JACOB PAVSEK
Ventura,CA
Summary
Results-driven hospitality and beverage professional with 5 years of experience in luxury and high-volume settings. Skilled in beverage operations, staff training, and menu development, with a history of enhancing guest experiences. Delivered innovative beverage offerings that boosted sales and trained bartenders to elevate service standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BARTENDER
THE MANOR BAR, ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH
Montecito, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Deliver luxury beverage service within a Forbes Triple Five-Star resort environment, maintaining exceptional guest service and beverage standards.
- Leverage extensive beverage knowledge to educate guests, recommend personalized selections, and create memorable experiences.
- Develop and promote seasonal beverage menus in collaboration with resort leadership and marketing, contributing to a 15% increase in beverage sales.
- Supported promotional events and special programming by developing customized beverage offerings that enhanced guest experiences.
- Gathered and communicated guest feedback and beverage trends to shape menu development and future promotions.
- Represented resort's luxury brand through personalized beverage service and meticulous attention to detail.
- Contribute to a beverage program recognized with two Pinnacle Guide PINS in September 2025 for hospitality and cocktail creativity.
BARTENDER
RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO.
Windsor, CA
08.2010 - 06.2020
- Trained and mentored new bartenders on beverage knowledge, brand standards, and customer service, while enhancing overall team performance.
- Educated guests on brewery history, brewing processes, and flavor profiles while representing the company's brand.
- Promoted seasonal and limited-edition beers through curated tasting experiences, increasing guest engagement and awareness of new offerings.
- Built strong guest relationships through personalized recommendations and service, fostering repeat business.
- Collected and shared guest feedback with management, informing marketing strategies and product development for improved guest satisfaction.
BARTENDER
BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO.
Healdsburg, CA
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Delivered personalized beer and food pairing recommendations, enhancing the guest experience and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Educated guests on beer styles and brewing processes, enhancing appreciation for brewery's brand story and values.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with regular customers, fostering repeat visits and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Education
B.S. - Communications
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ArizonaA.S. - Communications
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
A.S. - Natural Sciences
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
A.S. - Social Behavior
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Skills
- Beverage Operations & Service
- Beverage Menu Development
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Brand & Product Knowledge
- Promotional programs
- Revenue growth
- Luxury Guest Experience
- Guest relationship management
- Guest education
- Team Training & Development
- Staff training and mentoring
- Collaborative Service
- Sanitation Practices
Timeline
BARTENDER
THE MANOR BAR, ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH
07.2021 - Current
BARTENDER
BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO.
01.2014 - 07.2019
BARTENDER
RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO.
08.2010 - 06.2020
B.S. - Communications
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
A.S. - Communications
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
A.S. - Natural Sciences
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
A.S. - Social Behavior
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE