Dino Mintz

Dynamic and customer-focused hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in the foodand beverage industry. Skilled in bartending, restaurant and bar management, fine dining service andculinary preparations, with a strong knowledge of wine pairing and mixology. Adept a managing high-volume events, leading teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Bilingual, with proficiency in Spanish and currently learning a third language

Bartender/Cook/Server

Qwick Staffing & Instawork Staffing-Houston, TX 
• Provided bartending, culinary and service expertise at elite venues across Texas, including:

• Lakeside Country Club

• Lakeside Yacht club

• Double Tree & Hilton Hotels

• Bayou City Music Hall & 713 Music Hall

• George R Brown Convention Center & Woodland Pavillion

• Adapted to diverse event settings, ensuring excellent guest experiences.

Bar Supervisor/Bartender

Bev Inc-College Station, TX

• Recruit, hire and schedule staff for Texas A&M football games at Kyle Field.

• Oversee bar operations to ensure compliance with TABC regulations and A&M standards.

• Manage inventory control, ensuring stock levels are maintained before and after shifts.

• Train and supervise employees ensuring punctuality , uniform compliance and high quality service.

• Maintain a clean, well stocked bar to efficiently handle large customer volumes.

Line Cook, Captain

Tony's, Grotto's & Vallone's-Houston, TX

• Worked under Tony Vallone and Chef Mark for years, cooking at Tony's on Post Oak and at Grotto's on Richmond.

• Served as a captain at Vallone's Steaks, Seafood and Chops on Kirby, leading front-of-house service.

• Prepared high-quality dishes and tableside flambe` desserts in an upscaled dining environment

I have a high school general education, but since I started working in the food industry over 15 years ago, every place I worked at has been my hands on education.