Haven Tichy
Iowa City,IA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Captain, Server
The Webster
Iowa City, IA
08.2022 - Current
- Tasted and practiced description and pairing of 100+ wines from Santa Barbara to Columbia Valley and South Africa to Mosel
- Attended and tasted at meetings with wine representatives and offered suggestions on purchasing
- Authored 20+ original cocktails and mocktails featuring a wide variety of alcoholic and botanical products and produce using a broad array of preparation techniques
- Led bar team by guiding collaborative cocktail recipe development
- Revamped and elevated beer and coffee programs
- Took charge of beer, liquor, N/A beverage, and coffee ordering
Bar Lead
Mersea Restaurant Bar & Venue
Treasure Island, CA
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Authored and prepared shaken, stirred, and slushy machine cocktails
- Formed professional relationships with beverage vendors: beer, wine, and liquor purchasing; brand promotion
- Interviewed candidates for bartending positions
Bartender/Server
The Morris
San Francisco, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Acquired wine knowledge and palate under Paul Einbund, named SF Weekly’s Best Sommelier in the San Francisco Bay Area 2010
- Further developed beverage service skills in San Francisco New American fine dining
- Awarded 4th Best New Restaurant in America by USA Today and 6th Best by Esquire 2017
Bartender/Server
Sanctuary Pub
Iowa City, IA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Acquired extensive beer knowledge and palate
- Performed as acting front-of-house manager
- Provided training and beer education for several new employees
- Awarded Best Beer Restaurant in Iowa by RateBeer.com
Timeline
Bar Captain, Server
The Webster
08.2022 - Current
Bar Lead
Mersea Restaurant Bar & Venue
03.2019 - 07.2022
Bartender/Server
The Morris
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bartender/Server
Sanctuary Pub
08.2015 - 08.2017