Jeff Dauksch
San Diego,Ca
Summary
Fine dining professional with proven track record of delivering high-quality service in upscale environments. Known for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. Team-oriented with focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction.
Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during peak hours. Knowledge of inventory control and managing supplies to ensure well-stocked bar.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Fine Dining Server/Bartender
Capital Grille/Eddie V's
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Fine dining steakhouse. Providing food and wine in an experiential environment.
Bartender/Cocktail Design/Owner
Spirited Events
01.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: Develop boutique cocktails, bringing a unique feel to private events. Set up entertainment and disassemble both small and large parties.
Bartender/Fine Dining Server
The Peabody Hotel Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Extremely high-volume tourism driven hotel lobby Bar. Fine dining in Memphis’ premier chef’s tasting restaurant Chez Phillipe.
Fine Dining Server
Bishop Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Elevated French Brasserie with a 100% French wine list in the Central Station Hotel Curio by Hilton.
Bartender
Minglewood Hall
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Large intimate music venue. High volume sales in a fast-paced environment.
Bartender
Smith & Wollensky Chicago
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: High volume steakhouse service. Meticulous bar and wine program initiated and maintained by the bar team.
Bartender
Free Rein Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Opening team with renowned mixologist and Michelin starred chefs. Prepare meticulously designed cocktails while guiding a chef driven and boutique wine experience in a high-volume environment.
Manager/Spirit consultant
The Noble Grape
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Delivering a boutique wine, spirit, and craft beer presence to West Town. Sharing a deeper knowledge of and providing a rotating local and global inventory.
Bartender
Cityscape Bar
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Redevelopment of beer and wine program. Relationship building with boutique purveyors as well as large scale distributors. Responsible for cutting back-stock through cocktail design. Bartending responsibilities. Creation of seasonal cocktail menu and building a lunch business crowd.
Bartender
Bar Novo, Renaissance Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Closing bartender entrusted with bar cleanliness, cash handling and tip sorting. Creating cocktails for seasonal menu. Responsible for inventory and cost control. Required to cater to a wide variety of clientele, Spanish tapas menu.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
S.I.U. Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Proven ability to produce quickly under pressure, without sacrificing quality
- Knowledge of both boutique and mainstream beer, wine, and spirits
- Large-scale, high-volume service maintenance
- Great customer service skills/friendly approach
- Managing, educating, and directing bar staff
- POS system operations
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Cash handling proficiency
References
Memphis Professional References
Ingrid Caracamo Bishop Memphis 901 281 1201
Ben Wiley Peabody Memphis 901 240 2570
Georgia Hayman Minglewood Hall 901 604 5258
Chicago Professional References
Alex Basich The Noble Grape 312 961 9081
Liz Pearce The Drifter 701 866 9570
Liz Mickiewicz Aparium 530 591 9171
Certification
- Responsible Alcohol Service Training - Current
- Food Handlers License - Current
Timeline
Fine Dining Server/Bartender
Capital Grille/Eddie V's
01.2024 - Current
Bartender/Fine Dining Server
The Peabody Hotel Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2024
Fine Dining Server
Bishop Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bartender
Minglewood Hall
01.2020 - 01.2024
Bartender
Smith & Wollensky Chicago
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender
Free Rein Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender
Cityscape Bar
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bartender/Cocktail Design/Owner
Spirited Events
01.2010 - Current
Bartender
Bar Novo, Renaissance Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2014
Manager/Spirit consultant
The Noble Grape
01.2008 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
S.I.U. Carbondale
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