Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Jacob Law

Portland

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at quality fine dining restaurants, where I developed a specialty cocktail pairing menu that significantly boosted bar revenue. Skilled in culinary techniques and food safety, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service while managing high-volume environments. Passionate about enhancing dining experiences through creativity and teamwork.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter

Red Robin
Portland
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Brought out food and discussed items.
  • Suggested and upsold food that pairs well, tastes similar.
  • Maintained professional standard and composure during busy hours.
  • Assisted cooks by prepping ingredients for meals prior to service times.
  • Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.

Lead Bartender

Bida Manda
Raleigh
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Adjusted drink recipes to customers' preferences.
  • Upsold additional drinks and food items to customers.
  • Developed a new specialty cocktail paring menu that increased bar revenue and increased quality of food service.
  • Trained new bartenders and waiters as to proper food service protocol.

Bartender

Alameda Greenpoint
Brooklyn
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Designed unique and flavorful Cocktails and perfected and refined current items.
  • Cleaned bar and bar equipment.
  • Collected money for drinks served and upsold more/higher priced items.

Waiter

Taberna Tapas
Durham
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Brought out food and discussed items.
  • Suggested and upsold food that pairs well, tastes similar.
  • Maintained professional standard and composure during busy hours.
  • Learned wine pairings and extensive menu.

Barback/Waiter

Trali Irish Pub
Morrisville
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Conversed with clientele, creating a better dining experience.
  • Worked effectively with bartenders, to promote a happy working environment.
  • Worked in regards to Food Safety Regulations.
  • Poured wine/beer to keep bartender's focus on cocktails.
  • Cleaned and prepared station daily.
  • Brought out food and took customers orders, while discussing menu items.

Sous Chef

Spanky's
Chapel Hill
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Managed a kitchen staff of 10+ people.
  • Oversaw daily kitchen prep and line cook operations.
  • Developed attractive and popular desert lists and entree items.
  • Remained up to date on food trends and the best seasonal fare.

Education

MA - History

Wake Tech/UNC-CH
Chapel Hill
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Cary High School
Cary
05.2013

Skills

  • Knowledge of Food Chemistry
  • Experience in high volume cocktail bar
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
  • Quality Assurance
  • Volunteer work at Veterinarian

Hobbies and Interests

Avid board game designer, mixologist, music and television lover. Passionate for animals welfare, social justice and food

References

  • Colt Snody, Spanky's, csnody1@gmail.com, (919) 432-5637
  • Eleanor Hayes, Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital, ehayes@parlas.com, (919) 908-6744
  • Mary Williams, Trali Irish Pub, MWloos@trali.com, 212-763-3342

Timeline

Waiter

Red Robin
05.2023 - 04.2025

Lead Bartender

Bida Manda
04.2022 - 02.2023

Bartender

Alameda Greenpoint
01.2019 - 07.2020

Waiter

Taberna Tapas
03.2018 - 01.2019

Barback/Waiter

Trali Irish Pub
05.2017 - 03.2018

Sous Chef

Spanky's
08.2014 - 05.2017

MA - History

Wake Tech/UNC-CH

High School Diploma -

Cary High School

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