Thomas Memory
Minneapolis
Summary
Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with several years of high-volume restaurant experience. Extensive wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge. Creative with developing new mixology recipes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Happy Rabbit Bar and Lounge
Sherman Oaks
05.2024 - 07.2026
- Crafted unique cocktail recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Developed promotional drink specials to enhance guest experience and boost sales.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and provide personalized service recommendations.
- Supervised bartending team during peak hours to ensure efficient service.
Bartender
Magnolia House
Pasadena
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Bartender
Arroyo Chop House
Pasadena
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
- Cocktail crafting
- Drink promotion
- Customer engagement
- Bar sanitation
- Menu development
- Complaint resolution
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Bar equipment maintenance
- Food service
Certification
- Certified Beer Server
- ServSafe Certifications
- Trained under Julian Cox
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Happy Rabbit Bar and Lounge
05.2024 - 07.2026
Bartender
Magnolia House
09.2022 - 08.2024
Bartender
Arroyo Chop House
05.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
University of South Florida
08.2003 - 12.2006