- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen and my home bar
- Food Tourism
- Adventure Travel
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Matthew Saddler
Mentor,OH
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a proven track record in multiple types of environments, excelling in client relationship building and innovative cocktail creation. Recognized for enhancing customer loyalty through personalized service and upselling techniques, while maintaining impeccable sanitation practices. Adept at managing high-volume service environments and developing unique drink recipes that elevate guest experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Thirsty Filly
05.2025 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Bartender
Jack Casino
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Chef
Covered Bridge Outfitters & Lodge
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Shopped for ingredients.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for lodge.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Craft Cocktail Bartender
1899 Social Club
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Bartender
Delaneys Chase Inn
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Area High School
Jefferson, OHSkills
- Client relationship building
- Originality
- Recipe development
- Sanitation practices
- Garnish preparation
- Recipe memorization
- Cost control
- New cocktail creation
- Food running
Interests
Timeline
Bartender
The Thirsty Filly
05.2025 - Current
Bartender
Jack Casino
01.2025 - 11.2025
Craft Cocktail Bartender
1899 Social Club
01.2025 - 08.2025
Chef
Covered Bridge Outfitters & Lodge
01.2023 - 11.2025
Bartender
Delaneys Chase Inn
04.2018 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Area High School