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Brennen Cash

Saint Charles,MO

Summary

Reliable and hardworking bartender familiar with working alone or part of a team in high-volume establishments. Experienced in supporting servers, delivering food, and bussing tables. Great interpersonal and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Delaware North Sportservice
Saint Louis, MO
01.2023 - Current
  • Sole dedicated bartender
  • Welcomed guests and engaged in one-on-one conversations to create a sense of comfort and hospitality
  • Logged detailed beginning- and end-shift inventory
  • Held hours long conversations with guests regarding all things baseball (history, stats, news, etc.)
  • Made sure all guests knew where any landmarks are around the stadium (bathrooms, Authentics, team store, concessions, gates, etc.)

  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.

Bartender

Third Wheel Brewing
Saint Peters, MO
05.2024 - Current
  • Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.

Barback

Platypus
Saint Louis, MO
09.2022 - Current
  • Bussed tables and bar area - removed glasses, cans, trays from tables
  • Maintained clean, well-organized area behind the bar for bartenders
  • Received, signed for, and stocked deliveries
  • Washed dishes
  • Prepped/batched new cocktails and other bar needs (dehydrated/sliced fruits, folding and storing bar towels, juicing fruit, making syrups, etc.)
  • Made sure all bartenders constantly had clean tools in a fast-paced environment
  • Physically able to change kegs and move them up and down flights of stairs alone
  • Swept, mopped, took out trash, reorganized tables and chairs (if need be) at the end of the night
  • Have never been late to a shift and regularly arrive 15-30 minutes before scheduled time

Bartender

Prism
Saint Louis, MO
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Was the only employee on shift for 2/3 of scheduled shifts
  • Responsible for opening, running, and closing the bar alone
  • Received, stocked, and signed and wrote checks for deliveries
  • Was in charge of running reports, distributing tips, counting cash, and balancing drawers at the end of every shift
  • Logged reservations for cabaret shows
  • Did favors outside of work hours to help the bar's appearance and to run more smoothly
  • Brought many regulars from previous jobs to new places of employment
  • Kept a very neat and tidy bar space for new guests when other guests left
  • Maintained good relationships with owners, guests, coworkers, and other staff after leaving.

Bartender

Keypers Piano Bar/Grey Fox
Saint Louis, MO
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Was the only bartender on shift - responsible for diligently opening, running, and closing the bar
  • Handled all transactions within the bar including liquor, food, and lottery/Keno
  • Well-versed in conflict resolution and de-escalating potential altercations between patrons
  • Worked busy Saturday nights alone with no supervision
  • Operated Point of Sale system and drawer for all transactions
  • Consistently balanced cash register at the end of every shift and dropped money in the safe
  • Maintained many relationships with recurring patrons to bring them back into the bar
  • Received, reviewed, and stocked deliveries
  • Organized inventory

Driver

Lyft, Inc.
Austin, TX
04.2016 - 01.2021
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Offered assistance to disabled passengers and stowed wheelchairs and other equipment correctly.
  • Monitored profitable locations, including nightlife, tourist and business spots, to take advantage of business opportunities.
  • Maintained vehicle in clean and safe manner to maximize passenger satisfaction (8,707 rides with a 5.00 rating).
  • Maintained punctuality and customer service skills that led to "regular" clients and outside hire opportunities.

Bartender/Server/Busser/Utility

Rooster Bar & Cafe
Saint Louis, MO
10.2012 - 03.2016

Bartender

  • Only dedicated bartender during busy weekend shifts.
  • Made drink orders for entire restaurant while also servicing customers sat at the bar.
  • Inventoried, restocked (sandbagged mixes, garnishes, etc), reordered stock at the end of day.
  • Responsible for changing out money and having a consistently balanced register at the end of day.
  • Hired for private events due to punctuality, professionalism, and customer service skills.
  • Consistently made drinks quickly and accurately.
  • Would always jump in to help whether it was my job or not (buss a table, run food, wash dishes, restock bathroom, sit customers, ring in orders, etc).

Server

  • Attentive and considerate while taking customers' orders (special requests, allergies, etc).
  • Always made sure everything was to the customers' liking and promptly corrected anything that might not have been.
  • Cleaned coffee machine, refilled water bottles, rolled silverware, reset tables at the end of day.
  • Always maintained an accurate end of day report balance.
  • Offered large sections/private parties on top of regular section due to efficiency and knowledge of the menu.
  • Picked up others' table when they were in the weeds and always asked someone for help if I needed it.

Busser

  • Cleared and reset table quickly and neatly.
  • Always used proper health and safety etiquette when clearing tables/cleaning up messes around the customers.
  • Made sure section was cleaned top-to-bottom at the end of day and ready for the next shift.
  • Rolled silverware, washed dishes, cleaned bathroom, refilled water bottles, wiped down tables and server stations, dusted shelves

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Skills

  • Active Alcohol/Food Handler license
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Alcohol ordering
  • Team player
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Maintaining glassware stock
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Suggestive selling
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Employee training
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Able to stand 8-12 hours
  • Cash register operation
  • Outgoing personality
  • Food preparation
  • Lifting, moving, and changing beer kegs

References

Valerie Woerndle - current employer (Third Wheel Brewing) - 314-258-1952

Ron Woerndle - current employer (Third Wheel  Brewing) - 314-740-0705

Jaimie Ridings - current manager (Third Wheel Brewing) - 573-705-5545

Colin Schreder - current supervisor (Delaware North) - 314-345-9165

Tony Saputo - (most recent) former employer (Platypus) - 314-359-2293

Jack Abernathy - former employer (Prism) - 618-304-1488 

Sean Abernathy - (most recent) former employer (Prism) - 314-368-5756

Michael Klataske - (most recent) former employer (Prism) - 314-640-4068

Joshua Shy - former manager/personal reference - 314-667-9287

Libby Kaus - former coworker/personal reference - 618-606-3830

Ben White - former coworker/personal reference - 573-612-4955

Timeline

Bartender

Third Wheel Brewing
05.2024 - Current

Bartender

Delaware North Sportservice
01.2023 - Current

Barback

Platypus
09.2022 - Current

Bartender

Prism
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender

Keypers Piano Bar/Grey Fox
06.2021 - 03.2022

Driver

Lyft, Inc.
04.2016 - 01.2021

Bartender/Server/Busser/Utility

Rooster Bar & Cafe
10.2012 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition

Webster University
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