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Jamie Helgesen

Austin,TX

Summary

Seeking a career opportunity that leverages my extensive expertise, garnered over a decade of dedicated service in the realms of food, beverage, and nightlife. My professional journey has equipped me with a comprehensive command of these industries, resulting in a well-rounded skill set.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Lead

Trona
Austin, USA
10.2024 - Current
  • Front of House and Bar operations lead.
  • Menu creation
  • Event planning
  • Leading team meetings
  • Cost analysis
  • Promoted new items or specials to increase sales opportunities.
  • Created system for monthly inventory counts of all beverage products.
  • Assisted in hiring, training, and scheduling of bar staff.

Opening Team

The Dead Rabbit
Austin, USA
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Bartender
  • Server

Service Bartender

Arrive Hotel
Austin, USA
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • High volume cocktail bartending
  • Also helped review and update product inventory

Service Bartender

WHITE LODGING
Austin, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Trained staff, performed duties beyond expectation
  • Introduced cocktail trends and service trends regularly
  • Maintained status as one of the top in sales
  • Bar Lead

Service Bartender

La Corsha
Austin, USA
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Went through extensive cocktail classes with the highly accredited mixologist Jason Stevens
  • Am apart of the opening team where all process and procedures were being laid down
  • I brought not only talent behind the bar but strong leadership while we develop into a solid team

Bar Manager

Clearport/ The Venue
Austin
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Conceptualized and rebranded a music venue. Completely overhauled the previous format of the business.
  • Created cocktail menus.
  • Input a new POS.
  • Booked programming Resulting in a thriving downtown staple.
  • Learned the process of brand activations and spins.
  • Prepared detailed reports on daily sales figures to track trends in customer preferences.
  • Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Service Bartender/server

The Comdey Store
Los Angeles , California
01.2014 - 08.2017
  • Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
  • Provided helpful suggestions for food and drink pairings to customers.
  • Greeted guests and provided excellent customer service.
  • Developed knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, liqueurs, mixed drinks, non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including counting money drawers and restocking items.
  • Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers.

Bartender/Restaurant Server

Dave and Busters
Los Angeles, California
03.2010 - 12.2013
  • Was praised as a top performer.
  • Was selected, through rigorous application process, to Open the Dave and Busters Hollywood.

Also performed as a celebrity liaison and provided personal dining and drink experiences.

Clearport/ The venue
Austin, USA

Education

Associate of Arts -

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Wine Sommelier Level 1

WSET
Austin, USA

Bar Smarts Professional Level

Bar Smarts
Austin, USA

Skills

  • Menu creation
  • Inventory management
  • Event planning
  • Cost analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Operational efficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Hiring standards
  • Social media marketing
  • Bartending expertise

Timeline

Bar Lead

Trona
10.2024 - Current

Opening Team

The Dead Rabbit
05.2024 - 10.2024

Service Bartender

Arrive Hotel
01.2023 - 09.2024

Service Bartender

La Corsha
02.2021 - 07.2022

Service Bartender

WHITE LODGING
01.2019 - 01.2023

Bar Manager

Clearport/ The Venue
01.2017 - 02.2020

Service Bartender/server

The Comdey Store
01.2014 - 08.2017

Bartender/Restaurant Server

Dave and Busters
03.2010 - 12.2013

Clearport/ The venue

Associate of Arts -

Santa Monica College

Wine Sommelier Level 1

WSET

Bar Smarts Professional Level

Bar Smarts
Jamie Helgesen