John McNeill

A Jack of many traits • Actor, Singer, Graphic Designer, Fine-Dining Expert, Marketing Manager • Looking for work in diverse environments that compliment my skills, interests and abilities.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Singer / Actor / Social Media Marketing Manager / Server / Bartender.

Experience

  • Server at Glowbal Restaurant Group - Black + Blue Restaurant, Toronto
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Extensive food, wine and cocktail knowledge with a specialty in high-end Canadian Prime and Japanese steaks and cuts (Wagyu, Kobe etc.) Responsible for fine-dining service duties as well as performing very detailed table-side steak board presentations, table-side Steak carving, table side Caesar salad, beef tartare and Crepes Suzette preparation and service.

  • Sovereign Canada Social Media / Marketing Manager at Sovereign Wine and Spirits Ltd.
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Creation and management of all social media marketing campaigns and strategies and graphic design services for Sovereign Canada including writing copy. Proficient in all major social media platforms as well as Adobe Photoshop, lightroom, Canva and other graphic design and social media editing and creation tools. Creation and photography of in-person events and products on-site at many major trade shows and industry sponsored parties. Sovereign Canada is a boutique Liquor and Wine agency bringing international brands exclusively to Canadian bars and restaurants across Canada.

  • Food Server at Vela Toronto
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 · 7 mos

    Extensive food, wine and cocktail knowledge. Daily execution of fine-dining and rotating seven-course chefs tasting menu with wine pairings using TOAST POS systems.

  • Professional Actor at Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2023 · 1 mo

    Featured Role: 'Parent #2' - ACCUSED (TV Series) Directed by Lee Rose (Fox/Sony) Season 01, Ep 08

  • Server / Bartender / Supervisor at Restaurant Viaggio
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    Extensive food, wine and cocktail knowledge with a focus on Italian food/wine. Covered both serving and bartending duties. Involved in ordering and general management of the restaurant alongside chef/owner Jon Vettraino (as we had no formal managers.) Managed menu changes and updates using the TouchBistro POS system. Also involved in training new hires on all front of house operations and systems.