Matthew Baluyut
Chicago,IL
Summary
Service-driven Head Bartender drawing from broad knowledge of cocktails, wine and spirits to provide exceptional customer-oriented service. Detailed inventory manager, coordinating product stocking and shipments. Team-oriented employee with clear communication and collaborative approach to workplace administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender
Deliz Italian
10.2025 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders and bar backs on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Lead Bartender
Roka Akor
11.2018 - Current
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Beverage Director
Joto Sushi - CH Distillery
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
- Planned service for special events by developing drink lists and inventories.
- Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
- Managed and scheduled bartenders and drink servers.
- Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
- Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
Operations Manager
Roka Akor
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill restaurant requirements.
- Respond to guest reviews to uphold and improve guest experiences.
- Perform opening and closing restaurant duties.
- Manage hotel concierge and restaurant relations.
- Manage total restaurant beverage and glassware inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL07-2014
Skills
- Budget monitoring
- Proficient in mixology
- Superior customer service
- Safe food handling procedures
- Suggestive selling
- Inventory
- Cocktail development
- Menu development
Certification
- Serv safe food handler certified - 2025
- Illinios BASSET certified - 2025
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Deliz Italian
10.2025 - Current
Beverage Director
Joto Sushi - CH Distillery
04.2025 - 10.2025
Lead Bartender
Roka Akor
11.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
Roka Akor
12.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Radiology
Oakton Community College