Ryan Buchanan

With over a decade of experience in hospitality working in Vancouver's premiere cocktail bars and restaurants. I have experience running small teams in intimate spaces and experiance running large beverage programs in 5 star hotels. I draw my inspiration for my programs from the beautiful nature and culture that envelopes Vancouver. With my experience I bring a fresh perspectives and cost reducing solutions to your team. I am currently looking for an opportunity that is challenging and fosters growth as we enter into the busy summer season. 

Bar Manager Sons of Vancouver | Spring 2022 - Current 

• Curated award winning cocktail program (2022 Golden Owl) 

• Developed bar training manual and steps of service • Increased retail sales by 20% each quarter • Built & nurtured local relationships with community businesses and patrons

• Ran spirit and distillation classes 

Bar Manager Hawksworth Restaurant | Spring 2021 - Spring 2022 • Managed a team of 8 

• Refined cocktail list and developed seasonal menus • Wrote schedule and was responsible for hiring 

• Worked with our marketing team & brand reps to curate innovative events

 •Maintained variance of <2% and improved cogs 

Bar Manager UVA | Winter 2020 - Spring 2021 

• Trained and lead a team of 4 bartenders and 6 servers 

• Curated wine list and inventory • Wrote schedule and was responsible for hiring • Developed KPI’s and tracked employee satisfaction and growth 

• Maintained variance of <3% and improved cogs by 10% Bar Manager Hollyburn Country Club | Fall 2019 - Winter 2020 

• Developed systems to minimize waste and reduced costs of drinks •

 Developed training program for FOH staff 

• Ran spirit and wine education sessions 

• Developed cocktail and wine menus 

• Ordered and maintained bar and wine inventory with <3% variance month to month Lead 

WSET 3 

Bachelor's of science 

UBC