GARRETT MONTGOMERY

Responsible for operating processes of beer production from wort production, fermentation, hop and extract additions, yeast management, clarification, and dealcoholization with the use of reverse osmosis technology at a large scale craft brewer which produces over 200K barrels a year.

• Maintained accurate electronic records of brewing activities and product consumption, enabling accurate lot tracking and inventory management.
• Frequently worked on carbonating beer, dry hopping, vessel CIPS, PH and Co2/DO readings, and extract additions.
• Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Accountable for all day to day operations for the Tasting Room. Duties included creating new menus with seasonally rotating drinks, ordering merchandise and managing inventory, managing website and social media, hosting private events and tours, and bartending.

• Created and implemented a tour program that showcased our Production Facility and Tasting Room.
• Designed recipes to be used for large scale production of canned cocktails.
• Updated our POS system to identify sales trends, opportunities for growth, and areas requiring improvement in the Tasting Room product mix or pricing strategies.
• Created SOPS and trained new staff on product knowledge, company history, and proper beverage preparation techniques.

• Supervised day-to-day operations of a 50 room hotel to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment to enhance the customer experience while also helping housekeeping staff with cleaning and sanitizing duties.
• Managed online booking sites to update availability and rates.
• Acted as GM at our Kenai location for 2 months to cover a leave of absence.

• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
• Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
• Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential, and commercial.

• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Boosted overall efficiency at the bar by implementing best practices in workflow organization, time management, and multitasking strategies.
• Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.