Rebecca Ahnert

Hubert Keller Head Bartender Mixologist @Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino

Las Vegas, NV, US

Built BackBar from the ground up; chose all products and negotiated contracts with Liquor Distribution companies. Developed and executed beverage plan utilizing Spotfire trend reports and personal knowledge of market research. Implemented social media strategy, acted as PR persona on TV; also in print and interviews with media. Created visually stunning, balanced, cost controlled, consistent seasonal cocktails to compliment the fine dining cuisine and atmosphere. Created liquid nitrogen cocktails bringing the concept and table side execution to the Las Vegas market. Developed and executed an absinthe bar with 18 different Absinthes; numerous presentations including, traditional, cocktails, Soche method, and smokeable. Created special event cocktails. Trained bartenders not only at Fleur, but also Mandalay Bay. Developed employee sales contests and incentives, also invested staff by providing further education opportunities.Controlled overhead, profit and loss through dynamic staffing and portion control. Acquired all licenses, TAM, Pour card union local 163, Sheriffs Card, Health Card. Responsible for daily health and safety standards. Acted as cashier, service well bartender, fine dining full service 3 menus for 14 seats also lounge service simultaneously.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

School of Business, Market Research

Madison Area Technical College

Microsoft certificate, Professional Microsoft Software Applications

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Law