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Joshua Taylor

Las Vegas

Summary

I currently live in Las Vegas. I’ve been in the bar and restaurant industry for 20+ years as a server, bartender, and in management. I love taking care of guests and working with my teammates. This industry is my passion and career.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Main Bartender, Banquet Bartender

Hilton Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for helping beverage purchasing and inventory
  • Worked with co-workers on new cocktails and daily food specials
  • Greet guests and provide service up to and beyond Hilton standards
  • Weekly meetings with team members and management

Head Bartender/Server

Chaminade Resort
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022
  • Bartended for events between 25 to 300 people- up to 150ppl
  • Worked with banquet manager to ensure banquet events were followed
  • Assisted and supported other team members to provide great service

Creator and Co-Owner

Vino-by-the Sea Wine Bar
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2020
  • As a Sommelier, I recommend wines from the Central Coast and different world regions
  • Marketing, promotions, social media
  • Create specialty tapas plates and entrée items

Beverage Manager

La Bahia Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Responsible for four bar/restaurant outlets
  • Reduced wine inventory to be more cost effective and increase revenue
  • Cut liquor and labor cost
  • Collaborated with the head Chef for daily food, wine, and drink specials

Education

High School Diploma -

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-1995

Skills

  • Beverage inventory management
  • Cocktail creation
  • Wine selection
  • Event coordination3
  • Event coordination
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Marketing promotions
  • Menu development
  • Problem resolution
  • Leadership skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Upselling strategies
  • Spirits expertise
  • Expert mixology
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Wine pairing
  • Advanced cocktail knowledge
  • Alcohol safety
  • Efficient multitasking

Timeline

Main Bartender, Banquet Bartender

Hilton Scotts Valley
01.2022 - 01.2024

Head Bartender/Server

Chaminade Resort
01.2022

Creator and Co-Owner

Vino-by-the Sea Wine Bar
01.2020

Beverage Manager

La Bahia Resort & Spa

High School Diploma -

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Joshua Taylor