Jeremy Rasler
Pensacola
Summary
Friendly Bartender with expertise concocting cocktail drinks and alcoholic beverages. Familiar with numerous drinking-making techniques. Offering over 17 years of experience in providing patrons with superior service. The past 15 years have been as a bartender in the New Orleans French Quarter, where bars are open for operation 24/7. My experience ranges from small neighborhood bars, high end high volume bourbon Street bars.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Crossing Bar
New Orleans
02.2019 - Current
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
Bartender Shift Manager
Woods Enterprise Bars
New Orleans
10.2011 - 11.2023
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors in order to secure favorable terms and prices on supplies.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws regarding sale and serving of alcohol beverages.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Analyzed sales data to accurately forecast future demand for liquor orders.
- Created weekly work schedules for the entire shift staff while managing payroll and labor costs.
- Enforced health codes and safety regulations in compliance with state laws.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Encouraged team collaboration among staff members to maximize efficiency during peak periods.
- Established standards for drink preparation and presentation that ensured high quality drinks served consistently throughout shifts.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to customer service and operational processes.
- Monitored bar inventory levels, ordered supplies, and maintained cleanliness of all glassware.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Motivated team by giving constructive feedback to deliver exceptional patron experiences to clientele.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Relief Bartender/ Barback/SECURITY
Bourbon Pub & Parade
New Orleans
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
Relief Bartender/ Barback/Secretary
Emerald City Bar
Pensacola
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Checked ID's before serving alcoholic beverages to patrons.
- Provided efficient support to bartenders, ensuring smooth operation during peak hours.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Cleaned bar and table surfaces throughout shift to help reduce risk of pathogens.
- Assisted with opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and restocking.
- Monitored and rotated stock to prevent spoilage and ensure freshness.
- Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
- Restocked bar with necessary supplies, including liquor, beer, wine, and mixers.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up supplies needed for service.
- Sliced and pitted fruit used to garnish drinks.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks to keep bar equipment in good working order.
- Managed ice supply, ensuring bars were adequately stocked throughout shifts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all products offered at the bar including specialty beers, wines, liquors, sodas, juices .
- Disinfected bathrooms and resupplied with proper paper products.
- Used POS system to ring up customers and open and close tabs.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Prepared expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
Bartender
The Round Up
Pensacola
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA08-2012
Bachelor of Music - Choral Singing & Conducting
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL06-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL08-2007
High School Diploma -
Woodham High School
Pensacola, FL05-2006
Skills
- POS system
- Drink preparation
- Alcohol compliance
- Inventory management
Languages
Sign Language
Professional
Certification
- Responsible Vendor Certification (bartender certification)
- LA ATC: Safe Serve Bartender Certified
- LA ATC: Bar Security Certification
- LA ATC: Bar Manager License
- AHA BLS (CPR/AED) Provider cert.
- AHA ACLS Provider Certification
- AHA PALS Provider Certification
- NARCAN Train/Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Relief Bartender/ Barback/SECURITY
Bourbon Pub & Parade
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bartender
Crossing Bar
02.2019 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Woods Enterprise Bars
10.2011 - 11.2023
Bartender
The Round Up
01.2009 - 09.2010
Relief Bartender/ Barback/Secretary
Emerald City Bar
08.2008 - 09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Bachelor of Music - Choral Singing & Conducting
The University of West Florida
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
Woodham High School