Avid mixologist, marketer, & communications specialist with an extensive experience in multiple fast-paced & disciplined environments. Through ten years of experience in the service industry, has developed an individual-excellence-cum-team-tailore...
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Always looking out for ways to increase the efficiency and profitability of the company and has expanded knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and curr...
Read MoreNyck has been a fantastic bar manager and coworker. He has always worked diligently and assiduously, in my opinion. In my experience, Nyck is the m...
Read MoreNyck is an extremely driven and diligent person. His work is flawless because if it isn't, he makes sure to investigate the issue to reach a soluti...
Read MoreI would highly recommend Nyck because he is extremely knowledgeable about his craft. He has amazing communication skills with costumers where he ex...
Read MoreNyck's professionalism and friendliness makes him a great asset to the team. It is a pleasure to collaborate with a determine, creative and optimis...
Read MoreInteracting positively with customers to assess their ordering needs comes naturally to Nyck. He possesses exceptional expertise in mixing and garn...
Read MoreAlthough Hydra can be extremely hectic at times, Nyck works exceptionally well under high-stress shifts and manages to ensure that every customer h...
Read MoreNyck is an outstanding bartender. From setting up the bar and creating new cocktail menus to making those drinks and serving them to guests, Nyck's...
Read MoreI’d recommend Nyck because he is SO passionate in what he does. His cocktails are the absolute best I’ve ever had. His positive energy and spirit i...
Read MoreNyck is an excellent bartender, one of the best I’ve had the pleasure to work with in my 20+ year long hospitality career. His knowledge about cock...
Read MoreNyck is hard-working, friendly, and a great asset to a team. He follows direction well and multitasks successfully. He has no problem striking up c...
Read MoreNyck is very determined towards his work. His vast knowledge about bartending and drinks, and creativeness in making excellent cocktails woos custo...
Read MoreNyck is a very optimistic and motivated person. He has great sense of humour and he does his job very well. His customer service is a 10/10!
One of the best bar person i have ever met he has its own portfolionof like 42 pages that too self learnt ! Amazing guy with amazing skills very ve...
Read MoreI would highlly recommend Nyck because of his drive to be the best at his craft. Nyck is also a friendly employee striking convo with everyone, mak...
Read MoreI would highly recommend Nyck for a number of reasons. He is always reliable, professional, and great with every person he comes across. His creati...
Read MoreNyck is a great asset to our team, he has an excellent work ethic, attention to detail and is very reliable. He has hand-crafted our amazing cockta...
Read MoreI would recommend Nyck to any operation, his attention to detail behind the bar is great. His cocktail development, as well as good customer servic...
Read MoreNyck is the head bartender at our local family friendly owned pub. Nyck’s attention to detail is incredible. One of the many things is his personal...
Read MoreNyck is amazing at teamwork. Always going out of his way to help others out including the bar, support staff, servers etc. Comes in with his charmi...
Read MoreNixit is a talented, hard-working young, but eager to learn, individual. In the amount of time I had the pleasure to work with him, he showed great...
Read MoreI would recommend Nixit because he has very extensive bar and cocktail knowledge. He is excellent at "romancing" drinks and food on the menu. He is...
Read MoreI've been working with Nixit for about 7 months now and immediately upon meeting him I was astounded by his professionalism. Nixit has a fierce att...
Read MoreI would highly recommend Nixit as an employee as he is an outgoing, creative worker who is very eager to learn and stay up to date on happenings re...
Read MoreNixit is very knowledgeable and the one I would ask any question regarding the menu, customer service, or restaurant policy, knowing he always has ...
Read MoreI would recommend Nixit for his eager approach to learning and adapting to the changing needs of a hospitality operation. Having helped to open ou...
Read MoreNixit is dedicated and puts out quality work at all times. He is also incredibly efficient and a great source of support.
He is a loyal, considera...
I would highly recommend Nixit because he is hardworking and although he has been with the company for so long he is still humble and always willin...
Read More• Rejuvenated the bar program for an authentic Indian restaurant in the bustling heart of Newton to uplift & augment the ambiance envisioned by the passionate proprietors. • Shared the love of the craft of the cocktail by introducing a wide variety of alcoholic & zero-proof cocktails to pair with the Indian cuisine catered for the establishment. • Managed the guest-experience communications on Google Business & marketing on multiple social-media platforms to express feedback-appreciation to encourage patronage & conducted problem resolution to limit subpar experiences. • Kept the bar journal, liquor register, & menu-oriented catalogues beyond reproach to reconcile the numbers, boost profit, & make tweaks to the programs accordingly. • Hired & trained employees to execute the company’s vision to provide the neighbourhood with like-minded & passionate people taking care of them. • Performed managerial duties, ran incentive programs, & assisted the proprietors, all to streamline not just the floor function but help—both—the team members & the guests feel welcome, stimulated, & incentivized to support the restaurant. • Coordinated with business partners & service providers to facilitate & foster functional relationships that yielded inexpensive provision of goods, services, & resources. • Amalgamated the aforementioned programs & practices to elevate the Google rating from 3.9 to 4.5 to communicate the ambience & the commitment to the culinary arts.
• Concocted a full spectrum of—thematic, contemporary classic, & avant-garde—cocktails & —signature & seasonal—menus for Vancouver’s leading Greek Estiatorio. • Ensured efficient & aesthetic preparation of menu cocktails by utilizing apt mixing techniques, ingredients, garnishes, & adequately crafted mixes. • Yielded a supplementary value of around $6,600 in monthly sales with the craft-cocktail program—within the first month of introduction. • Managed stock & inventory updates with the bar team, ensured deliverance of steps of service, & encouraged colleagues to bring their best to the team—either by direct communication or allowing them to shine by exhibiting a charismatic ethic. • Complemented menu recommendations by pairing the select Greek cuisine with craft-concoctions to cultivate a premium experience that encouraged the guests to bring their friends & family to experience the hospitality & dedication to the mixing craft. • Spearheaded an interactive mixology program for the guests entranced by the features. • Helped influence—by charismatic execution on all platforms—a proactive, feedback-solicitation program to help Hydra reach the no. 1 spot on Tripadvisor in Vancouver.
• Helped develop the bar program & floor operation for the veritable endeavour of the world-renowned Indian chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. • Worked with the managers for inventory & menu-management to cohere the programs. • Instituted avant-garde, daily, & seasonal features to reflect the ever-so-dynamic zeitgeist around modern Indian cuisine. • Introduced & illustrated procedures & steps of service for the front-of-house operations. • Helped bartenders maneuver around the bar & cultivate skill with classic & contemporary bar equipment & cocktail techniques. • Facilitated smooth functioning by displaying & guiding the team on swift service, problem resolution at the takeout outlet, & effective communication on the phone.
• Contrived & shaped the bar program to append the menu, complement the I.B.G. signatures, & cultivate menu intrigue to boost sales. • Helped finish the bar design & create a setup that is conducive to a rhythmic flow & speed-bartending for effective time management. • Harmonized weekly inventory with the utilized stock to keep the stock flowing & the budget not only balanced but steadily on the loft. • Represented the brand vision by following the S.O.S.—cultivating relations with the locals for patronage—& ran point on the feedback-board design to institute the acquaintance & establishment of the I.B.G. brand in the neighourhood & Canadian mainstream. • Engaged in hiring, training, & leading the bar team, ensuring consistent & timely preparations, effective drink execution, & smooth bar functioning. • Created & maintained all the documents for the bar binder in its entirety, with extensive info on every bar item to facilitate the team’s understanding of the bar program.
• Helped rebrand the establishment—designed the primary logo & formatted an outline for all social-media engagements. Managed communications, mixology, & marketing—administered the associated Google Business, Facebook, Instagram, & the website. • Endeavoured to reconstruct the ambiance & remodel the pre-existing bar to a gastropub with around 100 craft concoctions—signature, feature, & seasonal cocktails. • Instituted & guided an optimized system to distribute & perform opening & closing responsibilities to promote & maintain a hygienic & efficient bar. • Underlined & modeled steps of service for the front-of-house staff that reflect the house style & homogenize the expected standard of service. • Employed organizational skills by managing multiple active tabs on & off the bar top & lead with an initiative by providing & asking for help wherever necessary. • Helped design a dynamic cocktail menu by incorporating contemporary & classic concoctions & modus operandi to create a craft-cocktail experience & elevate the ambiance to revamp & reestablish the brand of the previously-go-to local bar. • Performed key-holder operations & report-tallying duties for a smooth closing.
• Greeted & gauged the style of service guests looked for to provide them with an authentic, individual-tailored, & comfortable dining experience. • Answered food & drink-related questions for menu-oriented satisfaction, along with sharing on & off-menu drinks to pair with food & captivate guests’ interest. • Effectively inputted drinks, appetizers, & entrées into the P.O.S. system to ensure timely conveyance of orders to the kitchen, & diligently took care of modifiers & allergies. • Helped configure policies, the cocktail menu for the Yaletown location, & recipes for cocktails & ingredients to adapt to diverse palates & optimize food pairing. • Having worked in virtually all departments, furthered food & drink knowledge from reception to expo to increase sales by menu acquaintance & suggestive selling. • Observed directional duties—trained & worked with all staff to frame fluid operation & bolster a productive workplace that works for both guests & staff.
• Fashioned novelty & refined existing drinks for culturally diverse venues to adhere to sophisticated themes & ambiance to provide the guests with a premium, farm-to-bar cocktail experience with locally sourced botanicals for syrups, mixes, & garnishes. • Worked with staff & managers efficiently to oversee selected inventory to cultivate & put speed-bartending to test for par-reqûette & menu cocktails, all to facilitate the ever-so-evasive pastiche of quality & quantity in such settings.
• Aided in opening the Richmond location. Displayed quick-study skills for total bar maintenance & contributed to taking a potential sports-bar mainstream. • Established regulars through an attentive & exuberant attitude. • Utilized a detailed dossier to cater to guest-oriented food & drink pairings. • Engaged in skillful multitasking, prioritization, & speed-bartending by tending to a sizeable, dual-sided bar, taking reservations & takeout orders, & floor drink orders.
• Consulted on pieces that helped gain recognition for the party to campaign for seats in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. • Marketed the campaign via digital & paper media. o Critiqued & designed ad material using online & desktop publishing tools. o Delivered hard-copy materials to potential supporters to garner loyalty. • Fielded queries & handled support calls from sponsors.
• Adopted productivity methods & adaptability to understand the technical aspect of applications & websites to cut the training to a quarter of the expected time. • Organized the clientele through the cloud, Windows, & O.S. X applications for customer- client reachability & business productivity. • Streamlined communication & generated awareness about services through follow-up calls & technical help at the service desk.
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