Jake Miller
San Diego,CA
Summary
- Seventeen years of fast-paced restaurant experience including bartending, serving, management, and staff training. Skilled at handling high-volume environments with efficiency and ease.
- Honest, friendly, and energetic; consistently able to meet demanding objectives while multitasking
- Builds positive relationships with both staff and customers
- Certified in Food Handling and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ballast Point
04.2026 - Current
- Expert beer and food menu knowledge
- Excels at handling private parties and large group events
- Personalizes each guest experience based on need
- Flexible staff member able to seamlessly provide back up to any part of service needed
Bartender
Majorette
01.2023 - Current
- Majorette is a neighborhood favorite dive bar with elevated food, drink and atmosphere.
- I have developed countless friendships with co-workers, regulars and one time guests.
- I typically work solo, handling every aspect of service: serving drinks, running food, taking orders, and managing the bar.
- I am also responsible for full shift operations, including register close-out and locking the doors.
Bartender/Server/Manager
Dirty Birds
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Took pride in my cocktails, serving expertise and menu knowledge.
- Loved to entertain a packed bar while also providing prompt and professional service.
- Solving problems and making sure guests left happy was my area of expertise.
Bartender/Server
El Palomar Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Worked busy weekend and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at crafting drinks or serving a dining room in a fine-dining atmosphere.
- Known for being personable and professional while maintaining a clean, orderly bar.
- Quickly learned menus and POS systems, with consistent reliability and scheduling dependability.
Timeline
Bartender
Ballast Point
04.2026 - Current
Bartender
Majorette
01.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server/Manager
Dirty Birds
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bartender/Server
El Palomar Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018