Doug Durrett
Bar & Beverage Manager
Johns Island, SC 29455
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ersatile, performance-driven, and dependable Beverage/Private Club Operations Manager with
extensive bar/beverage management and organizational leadership experience, overseeing all
facets of running a luxury-brand, ultra VIP services establishment. Adept at training and
supervising staff, recommending solutions to improve the membership processes, and implementing
effective beverage programs to streamline sales and profitability. Dynamic, courteous, and articulate with
a strong ability to grasp the entire job at hand and ensure the full potential of the club is carried out to the
fullest extent. Currently seeking an upper-level Food (Bar) & Beverage Director position in the Private
Club industry, bringing 25+ years of related experience and key strengths as follows:
• Operations Management • Staff Training/Supervision • Business Vision
• Beverage Management • P&L/Budgeting/Forecasting • Performance Evaluation
• Guest Satisfaction • Wine Cellar/Liquor Storage • Bar/Draft System
• Revenue/Sales Growth • Cost Analysis/Pricing Maintenance
• Process Improvement • Strategic Floor Planning • Inventory Control
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bar & Beverage Manager
The Carolina Yacht Club -
2012-02 - 2017-09
• Ensured member satisfaction in all phases of their dining experience.
• Managed inventory control for over $300,000 worth alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mixers for 3
service bars in 3 restaurants, for a 1200 member private club with a monthly operating
budget of just over $750,000.
• Significantly increased bar overall bar sales by 18% and high-end spirit sales by over 100%, while reducing
bar cost overall by 6%.
• Maintain Bar and Beverage cost at or below 33% and update all wine list, cocktail menus, beer and spirit
selections as necessary.
• Created Custom Cocktails, Beer, Spirit and Wine selections, and educational programs for both private
member functions and banquet and catering events, including a series of custom pre-made,
barrel aged cocktails.
• Served as Executive Bartender and Members only Private Bar Manager.
• Started one of the first "Craft Cocktail & Mixology" programs in the private club industry.
• Collaborated with Lowtide brewery for a club exclusive draft beer program.
• Worked with Reservoir bourbon and whiskey distillery on an exclusive barrel selection program.
• Partnered with Mount Gay Rum on creation of the clubs official cocktail.
• Managed, trained, and scheduled staffing of up to 12 bartenders, and 20 plus servers and banquet
staff.
