GAGE THOMAS
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and certified cicerone with brewing experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager/Bartender/ Brewing Assistant
Junk Ditch Brewing Company
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Selected, measured and weighed ingredients in specified amounts.
- Followed recipes with accuracy and precision to achieve optimal integrity of food products, including specific flavor and texture.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
Bartender
Cafe Telegraph
St. Louis, MO
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Marketing Assistant
SIUE
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Handled online presence – regularly updated various social media accounts
- Designed promotional material such as posters, flyers, and T.V slides
- Prepared literature and marketing materials for events and campus groups
Bartender/Server
Edgewild Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Animal Care Technician
Pet Supplies Plus
St. Louis, MO
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Isolated animals with potential contagious diseases to reduce infection risks and monitor disease presentation.
- Provided client service by educating owners on essential animal care practices, answered questions and processed payments.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Completed owner paperwork and obtained information regarding possible allergies, potential aggressive behavior, preferred food type and owner contact details.
Server
Crocs Bar and Grill
St. Louis, MO
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server/Busser
Garvey’s Grill
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Education
BA - Mass Communications
Southern Illinois University
01.2021
Skills
- Exceptional communication and networking skills
- Proven success working in a team environment
- Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
- Experienced in promotional design
- The ability to distinguish and target select markets
- Knowledgeable in event and campaign promotion
- Exceptional Social media and brand management
- Familiar with food safety rules and regulations
- Experience with multiple POS (point of sale) systems
- Well rounded customer service skills
- 9 years food service experience
- Extensive spirit, beer, and wine knowledge
- Bar operations and logistics including inventory/ ordering
Certification
- Licensed Bartender - 2023 (Indiana)
- Certified Cicerone
Timeline
Bar Manager/Bartender/ Brewing Assistant
Junk Ditch Brewing Company
09.2021 - Current
Bartender
Cafe Telegraph
05.2019 - 09.2021
Bartender/Server
Edgewild Edwardsville
09.2017 - 12.2018
Marketing Assistant
SIUE
08.2016 - 10.2019
Animal Care Technician
Pet Supplies Plus
04.2016 - 08.2017
Server
Crocs Bar and Grill
04.2015 - 05.2017
Server/Busser
Garvey’s Grill
01.2013 - 12.2015
BA - Mass Communications
Southern Illinois University