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David Thompson

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dependable and professional bartender seeks dependable and professional team to join. I offer 15 years of restaurant experience in everything from fine dining to casual volume service, a willingness to learn, and a passion for hospitality. Hospitable professional committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and beverage sales. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing new culinary spin on drinks. Expertise in housekeeping and bar maintenance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Paju
06.2023 - Current
  • From scratch beverage program development: backbar, cocktail and non-alcoholic menu; tasting, staff education on wines by the glass as well as spirits program; training bar staff as well as cross-training servers; efficient, clean, and personable service bartender four days a week
  • Responsible for 3-5 table section is in addition to a six person bar

Captain

El Gaucho
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Floor manager overseeing 3-5 server section
  • In charge of maintaining flow of service as well as high standard of execution
  • Proficient in wine knowledge
  • High level of spirits knowledge
  • Responsible for tableside service--flambés, carvings, tableside cocktails
  • Experienced with high volume wine and spirits inventory, as well as ordering and staff education

Lead Bartender

Art of the Table
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • In charge of full service craft cocktail bar within a dynamic fine dining restaurant
  • Experienced running a 4 table section alongside a ten seat bar top
  • Craft cocktail development and education
  • Worked closely alongside Chef Dustin Ronspies to develop creative and seasonal food and beverage pairings
  • Developed relationships with vendors and reps

Lead Bartender

Maximilien
04.2013 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for high volume cocktail service in the historic PIke Place Market
  • Hiring, scheduling, and training seasonal bartenders
  • Cocktail development and staff education
  • Responsible for ordering and inventory
  • Developed a regular clientele

Education

Bachelors of Art - Philosophy

Northwest University
Kirkland, Wa
05.2010

Skills

  • Health codes compliance
  • Budget monitoring
  • Inventory control
  • Employee coaching
  • Menu development
  • Customer service
  • Expert mixology

References

  • Natalie Lyons-Cohen, General Manager, Paju, 510-499-4179, 06/01/24, Present
  • Dustin Ronspies, Owner, Art of the Table, 206-999-7812, 08/01/24, 07/01/24
  • Shannon Van Horn, Owner, Art of the Table, 509-869-2052, 08/01/19, 07/01/23
  • Sherrill Gossett, Manager at Maximilien French Cafe, 206-914-5308, 04/01/14, 07/01/19

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Paju
06.2023 - Current

Captain

El Gaucho
06.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Bartender

Art of the Table
08.2019 - 07.2023

Lead Bartender

Maximilien
04.2013 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Art - Philosophy

Northwest University

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