Joshua Barry
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Jameson's Culver City
Culver City
03.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food and drink pairings for guests.
Freelance event bartender
01.2019 - Current
- Bartended at a variety of private events including comedy shows, bar mitzvahs, and birthday parties.
- Venues included private homes, event spaces, and restaurants in the LA and Orange County areas.
Bartender
Alma
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Craft cocktail bartender at fine dining restaurant from award-winning Mexico City based company, Grupo Hunan.
- Aided in establishing, organizing and prepping both downstairs and upstairs bars.
Katsuya SBE
Brentwood, CA
01.2008 - 01.2021
- -13 years experience as server/bartender in award winning, high end sushi restaurant in Los Angeles.
- -Gained extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, robata, and signature Japanese entrees.
- -2010 Employee of the Quarter and 2011 wine/sake sales leader of the year.
- -Helped establish and maintain loyal customers in SBE’s flagship restaurant with 85% regular clientele.
- -Gained strong knowledge of fine wine, beer, and sake, as well as numerous signature cocktails.
- -Assisted with restructure of restaurant to meet Covid safety protocols during 2020-2021 pandemic.
- -Served at private functions both at restaurant and at offsite events.
- -Trained new staff and incoming servers.
Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA01.2002
Skills
- Ability to work calmly under extreme pressure and demand
- Experience with large parties and catered events
- Knowledge of variety of cuisines and local food trends
- Familiarity with fine wine and local vineyards, various cocktails, beers and spirits
- Knowledge of variety of restaurant software and apps, including Toast, Aloha, Micros and Positouch
- Team player with leadership capabilities, able to communicate clearly with both co-workers and management
- Strong passion for mixology and craft cocktail innovation
Timeline
Bartender
Jameson's Culver City
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Alma
04.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance event bartender
01.2019 - Current
Katsuya SBE
01.2008 - 01.2021
Orange Coast College
Hobbies and Interests
Independent filmmaker and screenwriter. Loves walking/training dogs and has a pretty sweet t-shirt collection.