Jeremy Gansler
Salt Lake City,United States
Summary
Widely experienced hospitality professional with a passion for bespoke, attentive service. Extensive wine and spirit knowledge obtained through both formal training (Court of Master Sommeliers Level 1) and rigorous self study. Accustomed to leadership roles and committed to standards of excellence. Infectiously passionate about the world of wine and eager to share with guests and coworkers alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Butcher's Chophouse and Bar
Park City , UT
2023.08 - Current
- Established and maintained standards of excellence for guest experience, professional conduct, and daily operations.
- Acting Sommelier. Engaged with customers about the wine list on a nightly basis, performed wine service, led staff wine trainings, created wine pairing menus, and contributed heavily to the wine program.
- Contributed over a dozen craft cocktails to the bar program. Led staff spirit trainings and increased spirit sales.
Server
Butcher's Chop House and Bar
Park City , UT
2018.06 - 2022.11
- Served customers in a casual fine dining setting
- Consistently led staff in wine sales
- Contributed new craft cocktails selections every season
Forestry Technician
Bureau of Land Management
Rock Springs , WY
2019.04 - 2019.08
- Trained to fight wildfires on a hand crew
- Obtained a Red Card and Faller 1 certification
- Performed mechanical thinning on fuels projects
Bellman
Grand Summit Hotel
Park City , UT
2018.11 - 2019.04
- Greeted visitors pleasantly upon arrival and offered immediate assistance.
- Transferred suitcases, bags and other items from vehicles and main lobby to and from guest rooms.
- Parked and retrieved vehicles for guests
Host, Busser, Server
Silver Star Cafe
Park City , UT
2016.04 - 2018.08
- Began as a host/busser and was shortly promoted to Server
- Served tables in an intimate, fine dining setting
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton North High School
Newtonville, MA08.2011
Associate of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTSkills
- Years of experience performing at top industry standards in restaurants, bars, and hotels
- Consistent leader in staff wine sales
- Experience conducting wine and spirit education for employees
- Experience creating wine pairing menus
- Craft cocktail design
- Team leader
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Mountain biking
- Avid reader and writer
Certification
- CMS Level 1 : Completed the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course on 7/26/23. Studying for the Certified Sommelier Exam.
Timeline
Manager
Butcher's Chophouse and Bar
2023.08 - Current
Forestry Technician
Bureau of Land Management
2019.04 - 2019.08
Bellman
Grand Summit Hotel
2018.11 - 2019.04
Server
Butcher's Chop House and Bar
2018.06 - 2022.11
Host, Busser, Server
Silver Star Cafe
2016.04 - 2018.08
High School Diploma -
Newton North High School
Associate of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Vermont
- CMS Level 1 : Completed the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course on 7/26/23. Studying for the Certified Sommelier Exam.
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