Maximilian Palfi

Experience

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  Iguana Mia Mexican Restaurant

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Bartender barback

  -First restaurant when I have learned the standard rules about hospitality.Practice to make standard classic cocktails.Learn how to carry 3-4 plates in one hand and how to serve the food or beverages properly.

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  Steak house Columbia plaza

  May 2012 - Nov 2013

  Waiter

  Greeted customers, developed rapport, accepted, processed and delivered orders.-Preformed all aspects of food preparation, delivery, and clean up-Commended for multitasking abilities, frequently assigned the largest section of restaurant during peak dining hours-Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability.

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  7 seas music club

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Bartender

  -Maintain stock levels to prevent shortages of critical items.-Consistenly adhered to quality expectations and standards.-Accurately recorded orders and partnered with the team members to serv food and beverages that exceeded guests expectations.

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  Carnival Cruise Line

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Waiter

  -Waiter at the Chef table,The experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multi course dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef.The VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation.The evening concludes with a mind-blowing full-service dinner of amazing appetizers, entrées and desserts not found on our regular dining menus. -Promptly serve all food course and alcoholic beverages to guests.-Take prompt corrective actions whenever necessary to maintain the satisfaction and safety of all patrons and staff.-Participate in bar incentives and contest to drive sales.-Promote upcoming events, programs and discount nights. Show less

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  Wycliffe Golf And Country Club Inc

  Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Bartender waiter

  Being able to promote and give information about the differently selected special lunch menu’s given each day. Maintaining a consistently high standard of service to each table. Working promptly and efficiently to make cocktails for the guests during the night, whilst also being able to recommend and serve wines.

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  Ballard's Resort

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Bartender

  Creating a special range of cocktails throughout the day, which are adapted to each customer for their own unique twist. Being able to assemble the most chilled and refreshing drinks for our customers in the hot weather, allowing them to feel relaxed at the best beach bar in Block Island.

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  The Gatsby

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2019

  Finding new ingredients to improve and produce an even more outstanding range of cocktails, which is also cost effective for the business, resulting in higher profit margins. Searching for a new range of wines and spirits that add more variety to our drinks menus which gives us that special edge. Discovering a new variation of products maintains the customer’s constant fascination with our up-to-date drinks menu. Daily changing of the launch restaurant menu with the chefs to professionally understand the dishes of the day, and therefore become fluent with the menu when speaking to guests with any questions. Explain to the waiter's, bartenders.Training new staff to learn all techniques and recipes of the bar, practicing cocktail making and garnishing, learning how to report to tickets from the restaurant, and finally including self-presence, awareness and courtesy when talking to guests. Weekly changing of the staff rota, ensuring that hours given is consistent and fair for all. Taking into account when the two days off are given, and when more staff may be needed to work during events, or a particularly busy night due to reservations in the restaurant. Giving motivation to my bar staff allows constant enthusiasm and confidence behind the bar, which is projected onto our customers who are delighted with the high standard and quality of our exclusive cocktails. Maintaining the condition of the bar by operating a deep cleanse every night in preparation for the next day of service. Stock checks every week of wine, spirits, softs and fresh fruit, which are ordered to specific requirement. Managing and accounting the tills into a computer system to calculate financial checks. One-on-one table service to ensure the well-being of our guests and the swift quality of service, allowing us to connect the fine dine experience of the restaurant with the bar. Answering phone calls to take any reservations and the details required. Show less

  • Restaurant Manager

    Sept 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Bar Manager

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2017
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  The Cocktail Broker

  Oct 2019 - now

  Founder

  With over 12 years experience mixing and serving the most beautiful cocktails ever created in cocktail bars across the world, your friends and family will be in for a treat when you ask The Cocktail Broker to host your party or event at home.​​CORPORATE EVENTS || WEDDINGS || PRIVATE PARTIES || COCKTAIL DELIVERY || VIRTUAL MASTERCLASSES WORLD WIDE !Mostly focusing on private parties…We provide everything needed to create a stylish cocktail bar atmosphere in your home, or hired venue. Using only the best brands of alcohol and glassware picked specifically to compliment your cocktail choice, every drink we serve is a piece of theatre designed to impress and more importantly enjoy. Show less

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  The Broker Box

  Oct 2022 - now

  Principal CEO

  Breakfast & Coffee shop

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  The Cocktail Broker Budapest

  Nov 2022 - now

  Founder

  The Cocktail Broker's first step to become International business.