Cameron Cummings

Experience

1. Manager

   Barcelona Wine Bar

   Jan 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Maintains beverage program and implements ordering and inventory management systems to ensure 22% cost-of-goods on average • Consistently exceeds weekly sales goals by 9% on average, while ensuring a memorable and personalized customer experience • Optimizes restaurant profits with proactive and organized employee scheduling, dry goods ordering, and labor management to maintain 24% labor cost and 53% prime cost on average • Creates and leads innovative staff trainings to increase employees’ knowledge of a variety of wines, spirits, and other beverages to provide more tailored customer recommendations • Coaches and develops 120-person staff seasonal menu and tapas dining culture, exceptional customer service through relationship building and custom selling, and company values • Leads recruitment and interviews with front and back of house candidates to assess their skill set and job fit • Implements and upgrades steps of service to guarantee an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment • Coordinates with General Manager and Regional Director to report on sales results, productivity, and maintain service standards

Education

• University of Rochester

  Bachelor’s Degree, Microbiology, Cum Laude

  2011 — 2015

• University of Richmond - Robins School of Business

  Executive Education Program, Organizational Leadership

  2015 — 2015