Jonathan Rothenberger
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Not too bad to look at.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Seven Grand
11.2022 - Current
- Employs excessive efforts to memorize patrons' first and last names, in effect building a large customer base of regulars to increase drink sales and door counts.
- Smiles consistently and keeps high standards of physical appearance and verbal presentation.
- Frequently serves high customer volumes on weeknights and weekends.
- Performs opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Develops creative bar menus, signature cocktails, and drink recipe variations by researching emerging industry trends, while keeping all cocktails in line with the bar's brand and image.
- Trains new bartenders, barbacks, and bussers on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Maintains an impeccably clean, attractive, and well-stocked bar area.
Lead Barback
Seven Grand
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Coordinated with security and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Trained new barbacks and bussers on sanitation, garnish preparation, stress management, and all other behind-bar duties vital to the successful operation of the bar.
Security Host
Seven Grand
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Reacted promptly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Employed verbal tactics to prevent physical altercations and deflect issues, resulting in less incidents over-all for the bar and its management.
Security Host
The Rail
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Greeted guests politely and swiftly, setting the tone for the establishment; inadvertently preventing potential incidents while also raising sales.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Partially served as eye-candy for the guests, attracting more foot traffic to the bar, further increasing business.
Lead Audio Technician & Mix Engineer
Organifi
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked with creative directors and visual teams to procure auditorily pleasing, professionally sounding advertisements that met and exceeded industry standards of quality.
- Worked with onsite talent and production teams to expertly record and save audio in any and all environments.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
Artist Liason and Chauffeur
Parq Restaurant & Nightclub
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Entrusted with the pick-up and drop-off of high-end clientele, the maintaining of severe discretion, and the protection of property of the establishment owner.
- Monitored, communicated and coordinated objectives of during before, during, and after performances and appearances.
- Solved conflicts and addressed issues that occurred between other entities and the club.
- Successfully communicated with entities inside and outside of Parq.
- Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Yuba City, CA07.2011
Basic Foundation of Fundamental Skills For Airmen
Class A Technical School For Navy Airman (NATTC)
Pensacola, FL01.2012
Skills
- Volume bartending
- Craft cocktail creation
- Attention to Detail
- Suggestive Selling
- Engaging Personality
- POS adept
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Adaptability
- Stress Management
Timeline
Bartender
Seven Grand
11.2022 - Current
Lead Barback
Seven Grand
01.2022 - 11.2022
Security Host
Seven Grand
11.2021 - 01.2022
Security Host
The Rail
11.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Audio Technician & Mix Engineer
Organifi
09.2020 - 11.2021
Artist Liason and Chauffeur
Parq Restaurant & Nightclub
10.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Basic Foundation of Fundamental Skills For Airmen
Class A Technical School For Navy Airman (NATTC)