Caleb DeForest
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced and personable bartender with strong knowledge of spirits and a focus on creating memorable guest experiences. Recently relocated to Dallas, bringing a professional yet welcoming approach and a commitment to excellent service and guest satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Flat Creek Restaurant
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Bartender/Banquet Bartender
Vantage Rooftop & Conservatory
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Maintained professional, organized, and Clean Bar
- Handled cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare.
- Crafted custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- High-level understanding of fine dining standards
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender/Key Holder
Big Whiskey's American Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Server
Ruthie's
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Delivered exceptional service in high-pressure, fast-paced fine-dining environments.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, specials, and dietary restrictions for informed service.
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Managed sections for smooth flow of guests and orders.
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Gained strong guest relationships through personalized dining experiences.
Busser/Server
Larry's On The Lake
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Camdenton High School
Camdenton, MO05.2018
Skills
- Table resetting
- Daily specials memorization
- POS Expierence
- FOH Trainer
- Cash handling
- Wine service
- Bar service preparation
- Inventory
- Beer and wine Knowledge
- Cocktail Batching
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handler's
Timeline
Bartender
Flat Creek Restaurant
09.2025 - 04.2026
Bartender/Banquet Bartender
Vantage Rooftop & Conservatory
07.2025 - 04.2026
Bartender/Key Holder
Big Whiskey's American Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 07.2025
Server
Ruthie's
01.2017 - 04.2020
Busser/Server
Larry's On The Lake
03.2015 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Camdenton High School