Gavin Bates
Windsor,VT
Summary
Skilled Service Bartender with substantial experience in fast-paced hospitality environments. Strengths include mixology, oyster shucking, customer service and knowledge of diverse beverage offerings. Previous roles involved creating memorable guest experiences, maintaining clean work areas and contributing to team success by consistent performance. Always ready to apply love for bartending and commitment to guest satisfaction in new settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Bartender
The Oyster Pub
Daytona Beach, Florida
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Stocked bottles and glasses behind bar.
- Followed safety procedures at all times while operating bar equipment.
- Shuck, steam, and grill oysters for bar and restaurant guests.
- Cleaned service and bar area nightly.
- Prepared garnishes such as lemon wedges, olives, onions, celery sticks.
- Maintained a clean, organized bar area and stocked necessary supplies.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure food orders were accurate and timely.
- Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to servers.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on bartending equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper glassware selection for various types of beer or wines.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Adhered to all health department guidelines while preparing food items or drinks.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Created unique signature cocktails for the bar's menu offerings.
- Ensured all alcoholic beverages were served in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch High School
Carrollton, TX07-2022
Skills
- Alcohol safety
- Drink presentation
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Energy and stamina
- Reliability and punctuality
- Memory retention
- Efficient multitasking
- Garnish drinks
- Health codes compliance
- Mixology
- Physical stamina
- Drink preparation
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Alcoholic Beverage Knowledge
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Safe alcohol service
Timeline
Service Bartender
The Oyster Pub
02.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch High School