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Jacob S Bickford

Billings,MT

Summary

Accomplished and energetic bartender/mixologist with a proven track record of success in the bar and restaurant industries. Possessing strong organizational and prioritization abilities, I excel in fast-paced environments. Expertise lies in delivering exceptional customer service, demonstrating precision in crafting cocktails, and showcasing excellent organization skills. Thrive on effectively multitasking to ensure seamless operations and create memorable experiences for patrons.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer, Photography & Videography

1 Wheel Revolution Inc.
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.

Bartender

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse & The Rex
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

General Laborer, Photography & Videography

1 Wheel Revolution Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.

Bartender

High Horse Saloon
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Ensured responsible delivery of quality food and beverage service to guests.
  • Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods
  • Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages
  • Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments
  • Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area
  • Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary
  • Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing
  • Maintained a neat personal appearance
  • Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty

Bartender

Bones Arcade
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Collect money for drinks served
  • Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
  • Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar
  • Complete all side work and daily cleaning duties
  • Maintain a balanced cash drawer using the POS system available
  • Put away and organize liquor bottles when the order is delivered by the State liquor store
  • Cut and prepare fruit for garnishing beer and cocktails when needed
  • Make sure guests do not get over served or become violent or hostile throughout the evening

Bartender

Montana Brewing Company
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Prepare and serve alcoholic drinks to guests and cocktail servers in a timely manner
  • Entertain guests sitting at the bar top to ensure they have a fun and enjoyable experience
  • Restock liquor/wine bottles and all bar supplies before and during your shift as needed
  • Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
  • Clean bars, work areas, and tables
  • Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them

Bartender/Mixologist

Commons1882
10.2014 - 02.2015
  • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks
  • Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
  • Prepare and serve handcrafted cocktails to patrons, cocktails and dining room servers
  • Use equipment such as Atomizers and Smoking Gun's to create unique smoke and flame infused cocktails
  • Maintain a clean and organized bar and service area during shift
  • Create drink recipes
  • Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar
  • Squeeze fresh fruit and make infused simple syrup's to use in drinks on the cocktail menu

Bartender

Jake's Steakhouse
07.2008 - 10.2014
  • Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
  • Offer nightly food and drink specials to guests sitting at the bar top
  • Make all alcoholic drinks for a full service dining room and cocktail area in a timely and professional manner
  • Restock beer, wine and liquor throughout and during shift as needed
  • Create drink recipes
  • Make weekly liquor orders to keep the bar stocked for the week
  • Perform inventory on all liquor and wine at the end of every month and once at the end of the calendar year
  • Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Laurel High School
Laurel, MT
05.2004

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Ordering wine, beer and liquor
  • Excellent judgment
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Problem solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Able to stand8 hours
  • Food service
  • Extensive beer knowledge
  • Elegant garnish station setup
  • Courteous
  • Suggestive selling
  • Cocktail list development
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Hand and power tools

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding customer service.

Timeline

General Laborer, Photography & Videography

1 Wheel Revolution Inc.
04.2022 - Current

Bartender

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse & The Rex
08.2019 - 12.2021

General Laborer, Photography & Videography

1 Wheel Revolution Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2019

Bartender

High Horse Saloon
03.2016 - 05.2017

Bartender

Bones Arcade
10.2015 - 02.2016

Bartender

Montana Brewing Company
03.2015 - 10.2015

Bartender/Mixologist

Commons1882
10.2014 - 02.2015

Bartender

Jake's Steakhouse
07.2008 - 10.2014

High School Diploma - General Studies

Laurel High School

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