Jamie Himan
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Over 16 years of diverse bartending experience. From restaurant and fine dining, private events, to leading the VIP bars of Coachella, I bring to the table a wide range of bartending knowledge and accommodating clientele of ALL demographics. My highest priority rests in overall guest experience and bar/ restaurant efficacy. Offers exceptionally attentive service to each customer and expertly leads bartenders. Well-versed in free-pouring, blending techniques, and preparing drinks true to your establishment’s recipes. Sound communication skills and hospitality standards. Stays level-headed under pressure, especially when handling a busy counter and service well. Employers have described as “trustworthy and reliable”. Leadership experience includes former as a Beverage Director and Bar Travel Trainer.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Event Bartender
"PourDecisionsByJme"
, Southern Calfornia
08.2021 - Current
- Private event bartender for all personal events such as weddings, birthdays, holiday parties, private residential events, company mixers, etc.
- Servicing all Southern California. High concentration in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and LA Counties.
- Designing optimal bar experiences for clients
- Selection and ordering of all bar products for client events.
- Creating the highest level of guest experience for event guests, tailored to client expectations.
- For more info, visit www.PourDecisionsByJme.com
Bartender & Bar Travel Trainer
"Finney's Crafthouse"
Camarillo, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Tending to bar patrons, while professional & quality customer service.
- Promoting bar and restaurant sales.
- Providing expert beer and cocktail knowledge to direct guest selections.
- General bar functions.
- Opening bars and training new bartenders at new locations.
VIP Festival Bartender
"Best Beverage Catering"
Coachella Valley, CA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Servicing VIP bar guests in large special events in Palm Springs/ Coachella Valley Territory
- Festival bar set-ups and break-downs.
- Inventory
- Events include:
- Coachella Arts & Music Festival
- Stage Coach Country Music Festival
- Indian Wells Tennis Tournament
- Splash House
- Rhythm, Wine, & Brews Festival
etc.
Beverage Director & Head Bartender
"The Corktree Restaurant"
Palm Desert, CA
11.2013 - 07.2021
- Tending to bar guests while providing professional & quality customer service.
- Regulating bar functions.
- Ordering, controlling, and managing bar inventory.
- Designing cocktails for restaurant & bar menus.
- Collaborating with spirit representatives to promote new products and innovative cocktail recipes.
- Training new bar employees.
- Establishment was notable for its exclusive local fine dining experience, with over 270 California wines and high-end cocktails and prime signature dinner menu.
Bartender
"EUREKA!"
Indian Wells, CA
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Tending to bar patrons while providing professional & quality costumer service.
- Utilizing expertise in craft beer and whiskey knowledge to guide and direct guest's selections.
- Regulating bar functions
- Establishment specialized in craft cocktails, craft beers, and American whiskey
- Promoting Bar & Food sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2023
Associate of Arts - Sociology
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06-2021
Skills
- Able to effectively multi-task in high stress environments
- Reliable and prides self with strong professional work ethic
- Universally fluent with bar set-ups and break-downs
- Measurement accuracy (Free Pouring or Jigger Use)
- Excellent Listening Skills
- Certified Bar Trainer and Bar Travel Trainer Experience
- High success rate of establishing consistent guest rapport to increase repeat business
- Cicerone Certified Beer Trainer
- RBS Certified by Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
- Extensive knowledge of Beer, Spirits, Cocktails, and California Wines
- Experienced in several POS systems such as Maitre'D, Aloha, Square, Toast, etc
- Suggestive Selliing
- Able to accommodate diverse clientele
- Fluent with bar sanitation and health code compliance
Affiliations
- Improv Comedy Director, Teacher, and Performer
- Snowboarding :)
Timeline
Bartender & Bar Travel Trainer
"Finney's Crafthouse"
01.2023 - 01.2024
Private Event Bartender
"PourDecisionsByJme"
08.2021 - Current
VIP Festival Bartender
"Best Beverage Catering"
07.2015 - 07.2021
Bartender
"EUREKA!"
04.2014 - 02.2018
Beverage Director & Head Bartender
"The Corktree Restaurant"
11.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate of Arts - Sociology
College of The Desert