Ryan Buchanan
Bar management | Cocktail Consultant
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About
With over a decade of experience in hospitality working in Vancouver's premiere cocktail bars and restaurants. I have experience running small teams in intimate spaces and experiance running large beverage programs in 5 star hotels. I draw my inspiration for my programs from the beautiful nature and culture that envelopes Vancouver.
With my experience I bring a fresh perspectives and cost reducing solutions to your team. I am currently looking for an opportunity that is challenging and fosters growth as we enter into the busy summer season.
Experience
Bar Manager Sons of Vancouver | Spring 2022 - Current
- Curated award winning cocktail program (2022 Golden Owl)
- Developed bar training manual and steps of service • Increased retail sales by 20% each quarter • Built & nurtured local relationships with community businesses and patrons
- Ran spirit and distillation classes
Bar Manager Hawksworth Restaurant | Spring 2021 - Spring 2022 • Managed a team of 8
- Refined cocktail list and developed seasonal menus • Wrote schedule and was responsible for hiring
- Worked with our marketing team & brand reps to curate innovative events
•Maintained variance of <2% and improved cogs
Bar Manager UVA | Winter 2020 - Spring 2021
- Trained and lead a team of 4 bartenders and 6 servers
- Curated wine list and inventory • Wrote schedule and was responsible for hiring • Developed KPI’s and tracked employee satisfaction and growth
- Maintained variance of <3% and improved cogs by 10% Bar Manager Hollyburn Country Club | Fall 2019 - Winter 2020
- Developed systems to minimize waste and reduced costs of drinks •
Developed training program for FOH staff
- Ran spirit and wine education sessions
- Developed cocktail and wine menus
- Ordered and maintained bar and wine inventory with <3% variance month to month Lead
