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Joseph Helm

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Looking to grow in a new environment whilst contributing to the success of the space.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Carcara, Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
10.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with restaurant management regarding menu changes for spirits and cocktails alike.
  • Provide dinner and beverage service to high volume restaurant guests.
  • Suggest beverages as well as food based on guests personal taste through interaction.
  • Ensure bar is stocked daily by ordering liquor, garnishes, wine, and beer daily
  • Present cocktails for menu consideration.
  • Handle a cash bank for the hotel.

Bartender — Department: Fine Dining

Angel Oak and San Setto at The Ritz Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Bartended for and Served guests in a fine dining restaurant emphasizing fresh ingredients.
  • Prepared specialty syrups, specialty cocktail batches, milk washes and fat washes, as well as liquor infusions.
  • Worked with American Oak barrels to add character to classic cocktails.
  • Ran service well that served two separate restaurants with two separate cocktail and food (steakhouse and sushi) menus, and separate wine/sake lists.
  • Worked closely alongside hotel mixologist throughout menu changes and crafting of signature cocktails.
  • Managed monthly inventory of liquor, cordials, beer, barreled cocktails, and non-alcoholics.
  • Performed nightly requisitions to ensure the bar was stocked for the next day of service.
  • Delivered attentive service to an upscale clientele.
  • Extensive experience with MICROS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Skills

  • Proficient in mixology
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Wine presentation knowledge
  • Time management
  • Professionalism in all actions
  • Take charge in delegating tasks for bar operations
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Health codes compliance
  • Superior customer service
  • Menu development
  • Employee coaching
  • Supply ordering
  • Cocktail list development
  • Upsell spirits and wine
  • Excellent team player
  • TIPS certified
  • Accommodate difficult guests’ needs
  • Skilled in pacing dining experience

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Carcara, Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
10.2024 - Current

Bartender — Department: Fine Dining

Angel Oak and San Setto at The Ritz Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
04.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science

Westmont College

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