Brian Monsour
Certified Mixologist, US Bartenders Guild
407 Drown Avenue
Ojai CA, 93023
805.331.9593
brianmonsour@yahoo.com
www.montiniexperience.com
Professional Experience:
2008 - Present Bodees, Ojai California
Lead Bartender/Waiter
• Responsible for all beverage-related services: inventory, purchasing
• Created new drink menu including martini recipes
2006 – 2008 Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai California
Lead Bartender, Maravilla Signature Dining Room
• Responsible for creating award-winning martini menu along combined with an outstanding lounge experience, catering to the Inn’s premier clientele
• Generated $12,000 per month in martini revenue
2003 – 2005 Sherwood County Club, Westlake Village California
Lead Bartender
• Opened Robin’s Pub at the Tennis Clubhouse
• Created a high energy, engaging lounge experience for the Club’s upscale members
1997 – 2003 Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai California
Lead Bartender (Club Bar & later promoted to Lead Bartender, Maravilla Dining Room)
• Created “The Martini Bar”, garnering mentions in the NY Times and Conde Naste
•Increase bar sales by 35%
1995 – 1996 Bel Air Summit Hotel, Bel Air California
Banquet Bartender/Houseman
•Set-up and handled special functions, weddings, birthdays, meetings
•Immersed in learning the ins and outs of bartending and creating a top-notch experience
1993 – 1995 Hilton – Lou’s Bistro, Burbank California
Bar Back/Waiter
•Learned bar business basics by assisting the bartenders
Achievements/Awards:
•2004 First Place – Technical Efficiency Preparation, California Champion, US Bartenders guild Annual Cocktail Competition
•2004 Tenth Place – Best Drink of New York Competition, US Bartenders Guild “Sweet Lelani Martini”
•2003 First Place -- Technical Efficiency Preparation, California Champion, US Bartenders guild Annual Cocktail Competition
•2001 & 2002 Excellence in Service and Outstanding Achievement Awards – Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, earned from excellent guest experience feedback
•2001 Sixth Place – US Bartenders Guild “Key Lime Pie Martini”
Press/Publication Recognition:
•Ventura County Star July 18, 2007.
•Ojai Valley News September 17, 2003.
•Cowboys and Indians January 2002.
•Patterson’s California Beverage Journal March 2001. Article – Mixers: The Ingredients for Extra Profits. “…Monsour mixes up a textbook-perfect version of the cocktail in its classic form, but he has also introduced a wildly flavored and passionately inspired martini menu at the Inn’s premier restaurant, Maravilla.”
•Food Stuff March 22, 2001. Article -- What Would Nick and Nora Say? “…The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa’s Key Lime Pie Martini is served on a glass rim with graham cracker crumbs.”
•Hotel Scene May 2001, Cheers June 2001, Lodging F&B July/August 2001: all published the award-winning martini recipe “The Pink Moment Martini.”
References:
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