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Gary A. Isaacson III

3975 Arizona Street

Summary

Experienced bartender and server with a strong background in high-volume, fast-paced bar and restaurant environments. Expert in craft cocktails, beer knowledge, and guest engagement. Proven ability to lead service operations, upsell effectively, and maintain a polished, professional demeanor. Known for reliability, speed, and a no-nonsense, get-it-done attitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / General Manager

Ahi Pacific
La Jolla
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed bar and front-of-house operations for a high-end seafood concept.
  • Created and executed cocktail menus featuring soju and agave spirits.
  • Trained and supervised bartenders and servers to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.
  • Designed upselling strategies and pairings that increased per-guest average by 18%.
  • Handled staff scheduling, labor management, and in-house promotional events.

Assistant General Manager / Bartender

619 Spirits
North Park, San Diego
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw full bar operations in a distillery bar environment with house-made spirits.
  • Led front-of-house team and created seasonal cocktail menus focused on craft and presentation.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures, vendor relations, and hosted tasting events.
  • Known for outstanding customer rapport and staff leadership during peak service.

Bartender / Server

Bay Hill Tavern
San Diego
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered excellent guest experiences in a busy neighborhood tavern with a full bar and rotating taps.
  • Took food and drink orders, made classic and custom cocktails, and handled high-volume shifts solo.
  • Maintained clean bar standards, restocked inventory, and ensured prompt service for all tables and bar guests.

Bartender / Server

Bolt Brewery
Little Italy
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked both the brewery tasting room and full-service bar.
  • Regularly closed the bar, handled POS and drawer counts, and trained new FOH hires.
  • Helped develop beer cocktail options to expand offerings.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physics

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01-2014

Skills

  • Upselling and guest engagement
  • Staff leadership and training
  • POS systems (Toast, Square)
  • High-volume, fast-paced service
  • Inventory, ordering, and bar setup/breakdown
  • Cocktail menu creation
  • Vendor relations
  • Craft cocktail preparation

Timeline

Bartender / General Manager

Ahi Pacific
01.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant General Manager / Bartender

619 Spirits
10.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender / Server

Bay Hill Tavern
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bartender / Server

Bolt Brewery
07.2018 - 01.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Physics

New Mexico State University

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