Noah Garcia
Ankeny,Iowa
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Otherplace
Ankeny, Iowa
10.2025 - Current
- Led team leadership, financial oversight, and strategic operations as general manager and store leader.
- Overseeing staff of 40, including hosts, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders, servers, and managers.
- Managed food, liquor, and beer ordering, scheduling, payroll, coaching, and quality control to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed cooking and prep skills while overseeing kitchen operations in a scratch kitchen environment.
Bartender
Tribute
Ankeny, Iowa
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported complete restaurant opening through 3-week onboarding on core values and operating systems.
- Studied Iowa spirits and beer selections to effectively guide customer choices.
- Managed bar service and bar-top tables, ensuring smooth operations while taking orders.
- Obtained ServSafe certification for liquor and beer, maintaining adherence to safety standards.
- Role ended early due to transition into a full-time position.
Bartender/ Server
D2 Sport bar
Appleton, Wi
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Worked in fast-paced environment during nightclub shifts. nightclub bar shifts during weekend hours from 5:00pm to 4:00am.
- Handled high drink volume for long periods while creating an upbeat guest experience and mixing multiple cocktails at once.
- Worked smoothly with 4-6 bartenders behind the bar, sharing wells and moving around team members to keep service moving.
- Assisted bartendering team by taking on various roles during busy periods.
- Managed fast-paced nightclub shifts during weekend hours from 5:00pm to 4:00am with strong focus on service flow.
- Maintained performance during extreme volume for hours while building a lively atmosphere and preparing multiple cocktails at once.
- Coordinated closely with 4-6 bartenders behind bar, managed shared wells and tight workspace efficiently.
- Adapted to changing needs across bar team and provided support wherever needed.
- Delivered efficient service during fast-paced nightclub shifts on weekends from 5:00pm to 4:00am.
- Produced high-volume cocktails for extended periods while maintaining a fun guest experience and steady drink output.
- Maintained organization of service flow among bartenders. with 4-6 bartenders working at once, moving in sync with team members and sharing wells.
- Provided dependable assistance to bar operations and staff. across bar operations and assisted wherever needed.
Bartender/Bar Management
Draft Gastropub
Appleton, Wi
06.2021 - 11.2023
- - Managed liquor infusions and batching processes over 2 years of bar management.
- - Prepared multiple craft drinks in fast-paced fine dining environment while ensuring quality service.
- - Helped pair wines with entrees and guided customers through menu selections.
- - Incorporated spirits into entrées and desserts to enhance menu offerings.
- - Acquired extensive knowledge of various types of glassware used in beverage service.
Education
Diploma -
Appleton West Highschool
Appleton, Wi11-2017
Skills
- Speaking, Presenting, Solution implementation, Tool proficiency, Workflow management, Adaptability
- Restaurant operations
- Workflow management
- Solution implementation
- Tool proficiency
- Speaking
- Presenting
- Adaptability
Certification
Operators license (Appleton Wi), ServeSafe (Liquor/Beer)-Iowa, Servesafe (food)- Iowa
Timeline
General Manager
The Otherplace
10.2025 - Current
Bartender
Tribute
06.2025 - 11.2025
Bartender/ Server
D2 Sport bar
12.2021 - 07.2024
Bartender/Bar Management
Draft Gastropub
06.2021 - 11.2023
Diploma -
Appleton West Highschool