John Thomas
Ocala,FL
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Elite Events Staffing and Management
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - Current
- I have worked high-volume events such as EDC, Ultra Fest, Seafood Fest, Beer and Wine Fest, and The Super Bowl Tampa since 2020.
Bartender
Miller's Ale House
Ocala, FL
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Bartender
O'Malley's Bar
Ocala, FL
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleview High School
Belleview, FL08-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Mixology
Elite Bartending School
Ocala, FLSome College (No Degree) - Theater Arts
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FLSkills
- Food Running
- Payment Processing
- Food Preparation
- Beverage Preparation
- Basic accounting
- Health codes compliance
- Suggestive Selling
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Identification verification
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Inventory
- Cash Register Operation
- Customer service expertise
- Cocktail list development
- Safe serving knowledge
References
- Kevin Gibbons, Event Manager (350)-904-3516
Timeline
Bartender
Miller's Ale House
07.2020 - 07.2022
Bartender
Elite Events Staffing and Management
08.2018 - Current
Bartender
O'Malley's Bar
08.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Belleview High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mixology
Elite Bartending School
Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts
College of Central Florida
Similar Profiles
Sixto Santana LopezSixto Santana Lopez
Bartender at Elite Event Staffing and ManagementBartender at Elite Event Staffing and Management
Michael SmithMichael Smith
Bartender/Lead Barback at Elite Event Staffing and ManagementBartender/Lead Barback at Elite Event Staffing and Management
James SykesJames Sykes
Event Promoter at Elite EventsEvent Promoter at Elite Events