Bar Manager - RUSTY PELICAN MIAMI - Miami, FL
(2025-05)
Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. #21 (2025) $24,105,000 annual sales, 500 seats. Oversaw a high-volume luxury operation ranked Top 100 in the U.S., serving nearly 200,000 guests annually
- Led a FOH team of 10 bartenders, 45 servers, rotating cocktail waiters, and 2 bar supervisors
- Managed all purchasing for liquor, wine, beer, glassware, and produce
- Maintained strong financial discipline managing COGS, GP%, inventory accuracy, labor forecasting, and demand planning
- Operated systems including Ottimate, Restaurant365, hotschedules and Toast to support financial and operational decisions
- Developed a full batch cocktail program and SOPs for cocktails on draft
- Crafted cocktails for 16 SRC restaurants to elevate and unify beverage standards
- Built and executed beverage and FOH training programs for 50+ team members
- Recruited, trained, coached, and developed FOH teams with a hands-on leadership approach
- Increased liquor and cocktail sales by 7% through program optimization and training
- Collaborated with vendors and event teams for tastings, pop-ups, and partnerships
- Managed an extensive wine program featuring 120+ selections
Bars Manager - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC
(2021-01 - 2025-05)
- Directed beverage operations across five bars (including pool and rooftop venues), managing $150K in inventory and a 50+ member bar team
- Developed seasonal cocktail menus highlighting premium spirits and emerging trends, driving increased member engagement and profitability
- Partnered cross-functionally with culinary, events, and membership teams to deliver immersive experiences aligned with brand storytelling
- Spearheaded bartender education programs on responsible alcohol service, mixology techniques, and brand advocacy
- Maintained vendor partnerships and negotiated purchasing agreements to ensure quality and cost efficiency
- Played a key role in elevating brand visibility and on-premise activations during high-profile events such as Art Basel and Lollapalooza
- Managed orders, cost controlling, purchasing while keeping good relation with vendors, partnerships
- Responsible for hitting daily, weekly and monthly budget targets, while monitoring inventory pars of a stock value of 150k
- Manage the responsible service of alcohol, also educating FOH team on tips certification
- Protect establishment by adhering to all business policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety & alcohol control policies
Food & Beverage Manager - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
Management team responsible for making 40M at year between F&B, Hotel and membership
- Recognizing, welcoming, noting restaurant regulars, VIP Guests, and/or critics
- Responsible for personalizing member experiences to ensure guest satisfaction
- Manage daily FOH team of over 100 employees and discipline team members as needed
- Chosen for task forces multiple times across all Soho Houses in the US, including Miami Art Basel & Lollapalooza Chicago
Multiple Roles - SOHO HOUSE & CO - NYC
(2013-02 - 2019-01)
Co-Founder - WOA COCKTAILS LLC
(2020-01)
Founded a hospitality consulting firm specializing in beverage concept development, bar design, SOP creation, and high-impact team training for luxury venues and events
- Curated custom cocktail experiences for 500+ private and corporate activations, integrating brand storytelling, sensory engagement, and high-touch service standards
- Delivered tailored brand and category education to bartenders and managers, significantly elevating technical skill, service execution, and product knowledge
- Advised operators on COGS management, menu engineering, workflow optimization, and labor efficiency, resulting in improved GP performance and increased revenue
- Partnered with premium brands to enhance visibility through strategic programming, content, and event-driven marketing initiatives
- Demonstrated the ability to collaborate with corporate teams, brand partners, and operational leadership across multiple markets
