Jerry McCall

Experience

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  Camp Carpenter

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
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  CR Sparks Restaurant and Event Center

  Jul 2006 - Feb 2008

  Roundscook

  Rotated through Prep Cook, Garde Manger, and Event Cook positionsPrepped for and served parties of 300 and more guestsOrganized and maintained Garde Manger station in restaurant Plated appetizers, amusé bouches, salads and desserts

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  John's Island Club

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Extern, Line Cook

  Rotated through hot and cold food preparation in a la carte restaurantTrained new employees on station prep and a la carte service

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  The Culinary Institute of America

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

  Banquet Server

  Assisted in set up and service during graduation banquets which occur every three weeksConducted banquet wine service

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  The Statler Hotel

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2012

  Banquet Cook/ Line Cook/ Cocktail Server

  Prepped, cooked and served banquets of 10 to 400 guestsTrained 10 new employees in cooking technique and time managementOrganized and managed banquet servicePrepped for and maintained garde manger, grill and saute stationsEnhanced guest experience through manager recognized service excellence

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  Finger Lakes Distilling

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2012

  Sales Associate

  Expanded distribution in Hudson Valley, Metro New York and Long Island areasGuided customers through tastingsAnswered questions about products and the distilling and fermenting processesAssisted in production, bottling, labeling and recently barreling of vodka, gin, whiskey, grappa, brandies, and liqueurs

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  Sofitel

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage

  Club/ Lounge Management, Fine Dining Restaurant Management, In Room Dining Management, Invoicing and Purchasing, Beverage Inventory Control, Beverage Cost Control, Menu Development, Staff Scheduling

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  Finger Lakes Distilling LLC

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Manage production, bottling, labeling barreling, and blending of vodka, gin, whiskey, grappa, brandies, and liqueurs• Manage barrel inventory, rotation, and database of over 900 barrels across 7 products• Conduct sales analysis and forecasting for future production planning• Developed model for in-depth cost analysis of all products • Maintain relationships and place orders with suppliers• Operate 300 gallon Hybrid Pot-Column Holstein Still in production of brandy, whiskey and gin• Organize inventory, production, and sales databases and file State and TTB Reporting• Advise on expansion of distillery grounds and procurement of new equipment• Act as brand ambassador and manage all social media and marketing platforms• Hire, train, and manage production and tasting room staff• Establish SOPs for distillery and tasting room practices• Conducted tours and explained distillery processes to guests• Developed and implemented cocktail list for product promotion• Conducted sales calls and tastings, and negotiated contracts with new clients Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Assistant Distiller

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
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  Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill & Brewery

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  General Manager
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  Monday Night Brewing

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  Senior Taproom Manager and Part-Time Gary
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  ASW Distillery

  Oct 2019 - now

  Lead Distiller of Winterville Gin and Bustletown Vodka.

  • Production Manager and Head Clear Spirits Distiller

    May 2021 - now

  • General Manager

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
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  Cornell Hotel Society

  Jul 2022 - now

  Georgia Chapter Treasurer