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Nicholas Gatz

Summary

Understands and has excelled in both the Front of the house and Back of the house in many different restaurants. Passionate, professional, and creative. Ready to take on more responsibilities and dedicate my skills and work-ethic to one location. 

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender/Cook

The Balance Rock Inn
Bar Harbor, Maine
05.2017 - Current
Hired on as a lead bartender, but when the kitchen needed positions filled, I happily filled in. The Balance Rock Inn is a beautiful Four-Diamond Restaurant on the water and appearance, professionalism, and attention to detail is an all time high priority. Because we don't deal with high numbers of patrons, a big part of tending bar here is engaging with customers which comes very naturally to myself.

Manager/Head Bartender

The Boomhouse Restaurant
Old Town, Maine
07.2016 - 05.2017
The Boomhouse Restaurant was a fast-paced environment with a nice draft and bottle selection. Part of my job was creating drink specials, and being knowledgeable about our rotating drafts and our spirits. 

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Aurora Bar & Grill
Girdwood, Alaska
10.2013 - 06.2016
The Aurora Bar and Grill located in Alyeska Ski Resort was a high end Mediterranean  restaurant with a high volume of patrons. It was a opportunity for me to learn a lot of specific skills like making pasta and different styles of cooking. It was my responsibility to make food orders and ensure that our food cost was kept to a minimum.

Skills

  • Managed both the kitchen side as well as the front of the house sides of restaurants
  • Passionate bartender
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Cooked and Served in Four-Diamond Restaurants
  • Created cocktails, drink menus
  • Tends to incorporate local ingredients and touches
  • Great and positive attitude Encourages and notices when jobs are done correctly
 
  • Studied Scotches, Bourbons, Wine, Beer, and knowledgeable with other spirits
  • Understands taste profiles
  • Organized, attention to detail, and clean; yet still understands the importance of time and customer satisfaction
  • Work Ethic that makes me valuable in any position
  • Not afraid to pick up any slack
  • Understands the greater good for the business is more important than my particular position

Timeline

Lead Bartender/Cook

The Balance Rock Inn
05.2017 - Current

Manager/Head Bartender

The Boomhouse Restaurant
07.2016 - 05.2017

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Aurora Bar & Grill
10.2013 - 06.2016

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