JARROD DUCOS
Cantina / Prohibition / Cornet
Metairie,Louisiana
1
Language
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Versatile Bartender with extensive experience in hotel bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues. Expertise in crafting classic and specialty cocktails, enhancing guest satisfaction, and streamlining bar operations. Strong communicator with proven multitasking and problem-solving abilities, dedicated to maintaining high service standards and promoting responsible alcohol service.
Work History
Bartender
1 Year 5 Months- Prepared and served alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes and brand standards, ensuring high-quality offerings.
- Provide attentive, professional customer service while responding to guest requests and resolving service concerns.
- Delivered attentive, professional customer service by promptly responding to guest requests and effectively resolving service concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of bar tools, glassware, and workstations to uphold safety and presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of bar tools, glassware, and workstations.
Bartender / Server / Barback
4 Years 11 Months- Prepare classic and specialty cocktails while recommending beverages based on guest preferences.
- Manage guest tabs, process payments, balance cash receipts, and prepare cash deposits.
- Managed guest tabs, processed payments, balanced cash receipts, and prepared cash deposits to maintain financial accuracy.
- Maintain sanitized glassware, bar equipment, and service areas throughout each shift.
- Restocked beverages and supplies while assisting with bar operations during high-volume service periods to ensure smooth service.
- Foster positive relationships with regular customers, enhancing their experience in a welcoming atmosphere.
Sales Representative
3 Months- Guided customers in product selection, purchases, and service inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Achieved sales targets with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and relationship building.
- Managed inventory operations, including ordering, receiving, and merchandising, ensuring optimal stock levels and organization.
- Conducted monthly inventory audits and reconciled discrepancies.
Painter Helper
9 Months- Prepared work sites and surfaces for painting by removing old paint and protecting floors, furniture, and surrounding areas to ensure safe and effective painting.
- Assisted painters with job preparation and materials, contributing to seamless project execution.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to facilitate efficient project completion.
Barback
1 Year 3 Months- Replenished ice, mixers, liquor, beverages, and other essential supplies to support bartenders during busy shifts.
- Supported bartenders during busy shifts by replenishing ice, mixers, liquor, beverages, and other essential supplies.
- Assisted with bar opening and closing, keg changes, restocking, and waste removal.
- Communicated supply needs and operational concerns to management to ensure smooth bar operations.
- Assisted bartenders during busy shifts by preparing necessary supplies. maintain efficient service during peak business hours.
Server
1 Year- Welcomed guests and delivered attentive service, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Supported restaurant operations by assisting with opening and closing procedures.
- Cleared and reset tables, ensuring clean and organized dining areas for guests.
Server
4 Years 11 Months- Delivered friendly, attentive table service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted with customer seating, maintained clean tables, and fostered a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Executed opening and closing duties while supporting seamless daily restaurant operations.
Server Assistant
2 Years- Delivered food and beverages to guests, enhancing dining experience and supporting front-of-house team.
- Cleared tables and sanitized dining areas, maintaining cleanliness and readiness for next service.
- Coordinated table resets and dining room readiness to support smooth guest turnover.
- Assessed server needs and delivered prompt refills, bussing, and plate removal.
- Maintained clean, organized service stations to support efficient front-of-house operations.
Promotional Representative
2 Months- Promoted company services to prospective customers, enhancing brand visibility.
- Supported advertising efforts and generated customer interest through targeted direct outreach.
- Coordinated local promotional events supporting tax-season outreach and client engagement
- Represented tax services at community locations, initiating conversations with prospective clients
- Distributed marketing materials and maintained branded displays for consistent field visibility
Education
General Educational Development
Online
Skills
Food & Beverage Service
Craft cocktails
Bar operations
Upselling & Beverage Recommendations
Customer relations
Hospitality operations
Cash management
POS systems
Inventory management
Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Team player attitude
Highly reliable
Customer service
Strong multitasking
Clear and effective communication
Patience and tolerance
Outgoing personality
Engaging personality
Cleanliness and hygiene
Customer service expertise
Responsible alcohol service
Complex Problem-solving
Payment processing
Handling difficult customers
Cash register operation
Menu memorization
Memory retention
Hospitality service expertise
Service-oriented mindset
Professional appearance
Suggestive selling
Alcohol awareness
Food service
Team training and development
Beverage preparation
Drink preparation techniques
Inventory
Sales expertise
Salesmanship
Classic cocktails
Performance improvement
Food running
Health codes compliance
Changing beer kegs
Creative mixology
Outstanding customer service
Hospitality and accommodation
Safe food handling procedures
Safe serving practices
Bar service preparation
Glassware management
Liquor restocking
Anticipating guest needs
Cash and credit transactions
Maintaining a clean bar
Hospitality and guest service
Teamwork and professionalism
Honest and dependable
Fast learner
Relationship building
Food and beverage service
Collaboration and teamwork
Responsible serving
Engaging customers
Good conversationalist
Accomplishments
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Built extensive hospitality experience across hotel bars, restaurants, and high-volume nightlife venues.• Developed a versatile background in bartending, serving, and barback operations, supporting multiple areas of food and beverage service.• Gained experience working within Marriott's brand and service standards.• Developed strong guest relationship skills by providing personalized service and building rapport with returning customers.• Expanded professional experience to include sales, inventory management, cash handling, and customer service.My recommendation: Place this section directly after Hospitality Expertise and before Professional Experience.If you've received employee recognition, earned promotions, trained new employees, handled large events, or consistently met sales goals, we could make this section even more impressive with specific, verifiable accomplishments.
Certification
- Bartender License | December 2025 – December 2029
- TIPS Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
Languages: English
Timeline
Bartender
Marriott International
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Bartender / Server / Barback
Cantina / Prohibition / Cornet
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Sales Representative
Maraki Inc. – AT&T
08.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Painter Helper
Woolery Painting
11.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Barback
Boot Scootin Rodeo
11.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Server
Evangeline's
11.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Promotional Representative
Liberty Tax Service
02.2014 - 04.2014Read More
Server Assistant
Zea's Rotisserie & Grill
02.2013 - 02.2015Read More
Server
TGI Fridays
02.2012 - 01.2017Read More
Essential Education
General Educational Development
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Languages: English
- References: Available upon request.
Personal Information
- Title: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL | BARTENDER | FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
- Availability: Willing to relocate nationwide