Sujit Thakur
Head Mixologist
Kolkata,WB
Summary
Veteran Bartender with progressive experience in hospitality industry ranging from casual to high-end establishments. Consistently contributes to dynamic teams at high-volume, fast-paced establishments. Expert mixologist with special knowledge of Wines and Spirits.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD MIXOLOGIST
ABHISHEK ENTERTAINMENT &FOODS PVT LTD
KOLKATA, BENGAL, INDIA, INDIA
11.2020 - Current
- Train bartenders and service team to ensure beverage knowledge and service levels are to standard.
- Develop a complete working knowledge of all products served in the bar.
- Contribute to shift briefings as required as well as lead staff training sessions for all beverage products.
- Drive cocktail menu changes to ensure fresh, innovative and seasonally accurate cocktails are available on the menu.
- Assist with beverage procurement, beverage costing.
- Monitored open bar tabs, closed out bills for departing patrons, and processed cash and credit transactions.
- Checked IDs to ensure that the customers were of legal drinking age.
- Spoke to customers and recommended specials to build rapport, retention, and customer loyalty.
- Worked with management to develop and implement scheduled bar maintenance.
- Conducted weekly and monthly inventories to assure an adequate supply of liquor, ice, cups, and other necessities.
- Crafted beverages from well, top-shelf, and specialty spirits according to menu recipes or patron requests Develop a complete working knowledge of the menu items and their ingredients and preparation.
SENIOR BARTENDER
WHITE CASTLE HOSPITALITY
KOLKATA, BENGAL, INDIA, INDIA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
ASSISTANT BARTENDER
Bodega Cantina Y Bar
Kolkata, India, India
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Service to guests from the bar.
- Relationship building with guests.
- Meeting expectations of guests and resolving all complaints and requests if any.
- Maintain the bar book on daily basis.
- Innovating and learning with drinks.
Event Bartender, Freelancer Bartender
S D Communication
Kolkata, India, India
12.2009 - 07.2017
- Working as a bartender on private parties for liquor companies Handling the bar for big events such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve for liquor companies.
- Taking Stock details at the opening of event and reporting closing stock for same.
- Making new and innovative cocktail as per the companies planogram Working with brand ambassadors for various training and tasting sessions Also done private parties for celebrities and renowned personalities like Sanjiv Goenka, Goodricke’s.
- Promoter- Various Companies Worked as a promoter for liquor giants such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi, Beam Suntory etc.
- Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
Brand Promoter
S D Communication
KOLKATA, West Bengal
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Promoting new brands as well as existing brands for various companies Putting various POS at the venue before starting the promotion Submitting consumption report to the companies.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Conducted consumer surveys and gathered data on purchasing habits for use in branding efforts.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
Education
Matriculation -
North Point
Kolkata 04.2007 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
IGNOU
Kolkata 04.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
Knowledge of craft and microbrews
Ordering bar supplies
Responsible alcohol service
Classic cocktails
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Profitability
Communication skills
Certification
Jerry-Level 1 certificate Beverage & Hospitality
Timeline
HEAD MIXOLOGIST
ABHISHEK ENTERTAINMENT &FOODS PVT LTD
11.2020 - Current
Jerry-Level 1 certificate Beverage & Hospitality
05-2020
BarSmarts :- Beverage Alcohol resource LLC and Pernod Ricard ,USA 2020.
04-2020
Maison by Pernod Ricard Training :-Pernod Ricard University and EHL Advisory services 2019.
06-2019
SENIOR BARTENDER
WHITE CASTLE HOSPITALITY
09.2018 - 10.2020
ASSISTANT BARTENDER
Bodega Cantina Y Bar
08.2016 - 08.2018
Diageo Bar Academy Essential Module 2015.
07-2015
Event Bartender, Freelancer Bartender
S D Communication
12.2009 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
IGNOU
04.2009 - 05.2010
Matriculation -
North Point
04.2007 - 05.2008
Brand Promoter
S D Communication
02.2007 - 12.2009