Joshua Von Tress
Bartender
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced Bartender with almost 20 years in the industry with experience in all areas of front of house operations. Extensive career history of performance and innovation in all duties and projects assigned. Trained in a wide variety of beers, liquors, and cocktails.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Staff Member
Sugarfire Smokehouse
St. Louis, MO
06.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
- Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
Bartender/MOD
The Sliced Pint
St. Louis, MO
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers.
- Developed drink menu with creative gin and whiskey-based cocktails, contemporary wines and local beer.
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Completed and reviewed all end of day sales and transactions and logged them in to end of day reports going to corporate.
Bartender
Cicero's St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and helped place orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
- Attended weekly local beer tasting and education classes.
Education
Marketing
East Central College
Union, MOAdverising/Marketing
STLCC
St. LouisSkills
POS system operations
Training and mentoring
Bar terminology
Guest seating arrangements
Daily specials memorization
Beer Knowledge
Cocktail and menu creation
Timeline
Front of House Staff Member
Sugarfire Smokehouse
06.2020 - Current
Bartender/MOD
The Sliced Pint
07.2017 - 03.2020
Bartender
Cicero's St. Louis
04.2014 - 07.2017
Adverising/Marketing
STLCC
Marketing
East Central College