This document is a resume for IRA MARGOLIS, a bartender from Miami, Florida with over 30 years of experience working in prestigious bars and steakhouses. Margolis has extensive experience in customer service and high-end bartending, with a focus on traditional cocktail mixology. He has worked at notable establishments like Morton's The Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, and Tobacco Road, and has a reputation for providing memorable experiences and warm hospitality to guests.

1. IRA MARGOLIS
Miami Fl. 33138
(305) 9689131
imargolis@hotmail.com
PROFILE
 ClassicallytrainedBartenderwithexceptionalcustomerrelationshipskills
 Extensive experienceinprestigioussettingsandhighnetworth clientele
 Strong knowledgeofbrandsand timeserved masteryof baroperations
 Masterof traditionalcocktailmixology.
 Well roundedexperienceinallaspectsof hospitalitymanagement
 Excellenttrainer
 A team player whois ableto workeffectively underpressure
 Highlyarticulatewiththe ability andknowledgeto conversewith clientsona
very widerangeof topics
 Driven to provide guests with a memorableexperienceandwarm hospitality
 Strong familiaritywith a rangeof commonregistersystems
1997–6/2016 MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE -1200 BRICKELL AVENUE - MIAMI
“Our mission at Morton's The Steakhouse is to always exceed our guests'
expectations. As we succeed, we expand our reputation as the World's Best
Steakhouse”
 Bartender
 Service/cashier for restaurant
 Accurately balanced cash register at all times
 Skilfully anticipated and addressed guests’ service needs
 Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
 Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss
 Full dining service in lounge
 Certified bar trainer

2. 2
2006-8 CAPITAL GRILLE -444 BRICKELL AVENUE –MIAMI
“From the moment you step into The Capital Grille, the experience is one of
comfortable elegance. African mahogany panelling and Art Deco chandeliers
provide a warm, stately setting for ournationally renowned dry-aged steaks, fresh
seafood, and acclaimed world-class wines”.
 Bartender
 Service for Restaurant and full dining service in lounge
1986 – 1997 TOBACCO ROAD -626SOUTHMIAMI AVENUE e
Tobacco Road was a bar in the Brickell area. It was popularly known as the oldest bar in
the city. The liquor license it amended was first issued in November 1912.
 Worked through and supported the transformation of this business from a sleepy
dive to a world class dive bar with music & food 7 nights per week and events
management.
 Bartender/Bar Manager
 Created single malt and small batch bourbon menu
 Re-organized bar for maximum efficiency
 Ordered, inventoried liquor and beer
 Designed bars for outdoor events
1982 – 1985 FACES IN THE GROVE
Faces In the Grove was on the second floor of the Mayfair Shopping Mall in Miami's
Coconut Grove. Great food and wine.Famous DJ’s. First club to successfully attract
clients from different ethnic backgrounds.
 Bartender/ High Volume Bar
 Service for Restaurant
PERSONAL & EDUCATION

3. 3
2013 AA (ASSOCIATE OF THE ARTS DEGREE) -MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
 COMPUTER LITERATE –MS OFFICE –INTERMEDIATE –experience in
operating on both Windows and MAC based platforms.
 Currently doing-freelance work as an editor for blogs and newsletters
Languages Conversational Spanish
Status Married
Interests Food, Art, Reading, International & Domestic Travel