Norris Nosey
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced bartender with over a decade of high-volume, fast-paced, full-service experience in casinos, live concert venues, casual bars, and upscale restaurants. Skilled in transitioning through various roles including Server, Bartender, Bar Manager, and Senior Manager, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in the industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Service Companies
Sacramento, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Fast pace, high volume bartending with live music and shows at the Venue at Thunder Valley casino.
- Service Bartender at Thunder Valley casino which entails helping with all the beverage servers needs in a quick and efficient manner.
- Highly proficient at adapting to working various special events both alone or in a team environment.
Bartender
Red Hawk Resort + Casino
Shingle Springs, CA
11.2022 - 05.2024
- 1. Made and served drinks in a quick and efficient manner to guests and beverage servers in accordance to company recipes
- 2. Raised the bar standard on delivering fast pace, high level quality service to each and every guest.
- 3. Provided high value service and hospitality to all guests that come into contact, resulting in returning regulars
- 4. Trained new team members on core company cultures and values that with hold the high value of service that represents company standards.
- 5. Promoted teamwork throughout every shift and help other with other roles to prioritized company needs and quality of service above all
- 6. Cash handling with a personal drawer and bank in a fast pace environment
- 7. Received a Spotlight award above all other Food and Beverage team members in my first year
Senior Manager, Bartender, Server
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
San Diego, CA
08.2008 - 11.2021
- Nevada, California, and Arizona Markets August 2008 - November 2021
- Senior Manager, Dining Room Manager, Shift Supervisor, Bartender
- Educated team members with gold standard procedures, menu & drink knowledge behind the bar and in the dining room
- Consistently supported and ensured smooth flow and transition of restaurant peak times by active participation in all front of house functions
- Expedited and ensured "quality fast" service to ensure every aspect of guest needs and expectations were met
- Multiple department responsibilities, which includes scheduling, bar, kitchen, labor, and inventory
- Achievements
- Bartender of the Year 2013 - Las Vegas, NV
- Restaurant of the Year 2014 - Mesa, AZ
- Restaurant of the Year 2015 - Brentwood, CA
- Team member of the Year 2018- San Diego
Lead Bartender
Mochica Peruvian Kitchen & Bar
San Francisco, CA
04.2016 - 08.2016
- -Maintain inventory and orders of all liquor, bar produce, and bar supplies
- -Ensure proper scheduling of bar staff in accordance to volume demands
- -Marketing and promotion of bar with special events, and weekly specials to increase bar revenue
- -Consistently gave patrons great, prompt, hospital service
Bar Manager, Bartender
Teleferic Barcelona
Walnut Creek, CA
11.2015 - 07.2016
- -Hiring, training, and development of new team members to restaurant standards, classic recipes and proper bar service
- - Responsible for keeping a fresh and innovative cocktail program
- -Responsible for all liquor, beer, wine selections, orders, and inventory- changing the selections as needed to accommodate market demands
- -Responsible for week-to-week scheduling, as well as special events and private parties
Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Supervising experience
- Customer service
- Serving Experience
- Management
- Craft beer experience
- Cocktail experience
- Food service
- Restaurant experience
- Shift management
- Bartending
- Food handling
- Restaurant Management
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
- POS
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- Bartender License
Timeline
Bartender
The Service Companies
02.2025 - Current
Bartender
Red Hawk Resort + Casino
11.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Bartender
Mochica Peruvian Kitchen & Bar
04.2016 - 08.2016
Bar Manager, Bartender
Teleferic Barcelona
11.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Manager, Bartender, Server
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
08.2008 - 11.2021
San Francisco State University