Robert Thurston
Bedford,TX
Summary
Sixteen-year industry veteran and team leader with a vast knowledge in restaurants/sales using creative and critical thinking in fast paced environments. Separately and concurrently pursuing sound design, and audio engineering, and composition for tv & film.
I am an organized and motivated employee that is eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Brass Tap
Euless, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Owner/Operator
Coastal Tones Audio
Bedford, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Edited and mixed recordings to create desired sound effects using digital audio workstations.
- Recorded dialogue and musical performances in studio settings, utilizing microphones and other recording equipment.
- Mastered audio tracks to ensure clarity and consistency across all components of the mix.
- Collaborated with producers and directors to identify creative solutions to technical challenges during production sessions.
- Utilized post-production techniques such as compression, equalization, noise reduction, and reverberation to enhance the quality of recorded material.
- Created custom soundscapes for film projects by sampling existing sounds or creating new ones from scratch.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hardware or software systems related to audio production tasks.
- Facilitated communication between artists and producers regarding the progress of a project's sound design.
Bar Manager
Irving Street Tapas
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Monitored cash intake to reduce discrepancies.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with beverage menu.
Bartender
1845 Taste Texas
Flower Mound, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
- Met customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Bartender/Craft Cocktail Bartender
Sunago Bell
Denton, TX
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Curated custom cocktail menus tailored for specific events.
- Set up banquet bars, stocked all supplies and put together table arrangements for each event.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Prepared mixed drinks by applying advanced mixology knowledge.
Bartender/Shift Leader
Paschall Bar & Speakeasy
Denton, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Bartender/Trainer
Earls 377
Argyle, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Bartender/Trainer
Craft & Vine
Roanoke, TX
12.2017 - 09.2019
Bartender/Shift Leader
LSA Burger
Denton, TX
06.2012 - 09.2017
Bartender/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Dani Raes Gulf Coast Kitchen
Denton, TX
08.2016 - 12.2017
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2020
Associate of Arts - Composition For TV & Film
Berklee College of Music Online
Boston, MASkills
Winning People Over:
Building relationships with others and developing cohesive, effective teams based on trust Acute sense of guest service
- Customer relations
- Proficient in mixology
- Training
- Recruitment and hiring
Resourcefulness:
Delivering a quality product and service on an accelerated schedule due to excellent research and networking skills Excellent listening and communication skills
(Restaurant based skillset) - Familiarity with most POS Systems including Aloha, Future, and LAVU
Affiliations
ACC Chancellors Honor Award, Awarded for perfect GPA (2020-2021)
Certification
TABC/TIPS Certified
TX Food Handlers
OLCC Certified
Oregon Food Handlers
Additional Information
- Podcasts
- History of Cocktails and Culture
- Audio Engineering
- Traveling
Timeline
Bartender/Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Brass Tap
05.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator
Coastal Tones Audio
05.2022 - Current
Bar Manager
Irving Street Tapas
10.2021 - 09.2023
Bartender
1845 Taste Texas
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bartender/Craft Cocktail Bartender
Sunago Bell
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bartender/Shift Leader
Paschall Bar & Speakeasy
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Bartender/Trainer
Earls 377
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Bartender/Trainer
Craft & Vine
12.2017 - 09.2019
Bartender/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Dani Raes Gulf Coast Kitchen
08.2016 - 12.2017
Bartender/Shift Leader
LSA Burger
06.2012 - 09.2017
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts - Composition For TV & Film
Berklee College of Music Online
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