Noah Taylor
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. My history is in primarily fine-dining, I have. a deep passion for food, viniculture, and the way we connect over the two.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixologist & Bartender
Acadia Mixology (Private, Mobile-Bartending Service)
01.2024 - Current
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Kept confidentiality for high-profile clientel.
Mixologist & Sommelier
1914 House
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared classic, modern, and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices, and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
- Stored supplies according to bar policies and health code requirements.
- Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
- Oversaw successful bar service and operations to handle as many as 600 guests per day.
Fine Dining Server
Vintage
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Rolled silverware, set up tables and polished glassware and silverware.
- Managed sections for smooth flow of guests and orders.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Skills
- Cash handling accuracy
- Meal service
- Performance improvements
- Sales and marketing
- Custom drink preparation
- Menu development
- Wine pairing
- Budgeting and cost control
- Wine tasting events
- Wine list management
- Vendor negotiations
- Menu production
- Wine service management
Timeline
Mixologist & Bartender
Acadia Mixology (Private, Mobile-Bartending Service)
01.2024 - Current
Mixologist & Sommelier
1914 House
01.2021 - 07.2024
Fine Dining Server
Vintage
07.2016 - 01.2019