Stephen Yonushonis

Hospitality professional with leadership experience in craft beer, restaurant, retail, and entertainment environments. Trusted to lead high-volume shifts, independently serve hundreds of guests, train employees, and oversee daily operations including opening, closing, and cash reconciliation.

Bartender / Shift Lead - Grist House Craft Brewery

(2024-10)

• Lead high-volume shifts, independently serving hundreds of guests while maintaining exceptional speed, accuracy, and hospitality.
• Handle opening and closing procedures, cash reconciliation, operational oversight, and shift leadership.
• Train and mentor new hires while maintaining service standards.
• Provide personalized craft beer recommendations and cultivate lasting guest relationships.

Bartender / Server - Smoke PGH

(2024-03 - 2024-09)

• Prepared cocktails and delivered attentive table service.
• Worked closely with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely service.

Senior Barista / Café Team Expert, Barista - Barnes & Noble

(2021-11 - 2024-10)

• Progressed from Barista to Senior Barista/Café Team Expert through strong performance.
• Led opening and closing shifts, trained new employees, and managed café inventory.
• Extensively cross-trained on the bookstore floor, assisting with merchandising, cashiering, customer recommendations, and store operations.
• Collaborated across departments to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Theatre Manager / Film Crew - AMC Theatres

(2016-11 - 2022-09)

• Managed scheduling, deposits, inventory, and daily theatre operations.
• Oversaw projection scheduling and maintained operational standards.
• Delivered exceptional guest service in high-volume environments.

Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Clarion University