Justin Smith
Bartender
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Personable Bartender with 4 years of experience working in high traffic venues. Collaborative leader, establishing functional teams through relationship-building and thoughtful delegation. Proficient teacher, coaching staff to maintain service standards and anticipate customer needs. Have had numerous customer service and serving jobs allowing me to accumulate vast amounts of knowledge and experience in the food and drink service industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Zouk LA
04.2025 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bar Lead
Wally's Wine and Spirits
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bartender
Shangri La Hotel/Bar Onyx
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Bartender Trainer
National Bar Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Trained countless new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Maintained replica bar/classroom with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Event Bartender
National Bar Staffing
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 300 customers daily.
- Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks by applying extensive cocktail knowledge.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Bartender
Dave And Buster
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Bartender
Hotel Figueroa
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed personal signature cocktails to increase profits.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
09.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Pasadena City College
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University - Los Angeles
09.2019 - Current
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
Maintenance and Repair
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Curriculum Development
Timeline
Bartender
Zouk LA
04.2025 - Current
Bartender
Shangri La Hotel/Bar Onyx
10.2023 - 03.2025
Bar Lead
Wally's Wine and Spirits
02.2023 - 04.2025
Bartender Trainer
National Bar Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2024
Bartender
Dave And Buster
05.2021 - 11.2021
Event Bartender
National Bar Staffing
10.2020 - 01.2024
Bartender
Hotel Figueroa
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University - Los Angeles
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Pasadena City College
09.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
09.2012 - 05.2016
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