Vance Brown
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Looking to secure a full-time position within the food and beverage industry that will allow me to apply my education and past work experience for the benefit of the service provider and customer base.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
M Special Brewing Company
Santa Barbara , CA
06.2024 - Current
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Bartender
Backstage Nightclub
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Maintaining accurate, fast-paced service in a high-volume environment.
- Knowledgeable in spirits and cocktails.
Server
Paxti's Pizza
Santa Barbara , CA
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered great customer service while working in a very busy environment.
- Knowledgeable in food and wine pairing.
Bartender
1114 Craft House & Kitchen
Santa Barbara , CA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Bartending Manager/ Lead Server
Creative Services Catering
Santa Barbara , CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided the highest level of customer service to a wide variety of patrons across many types of events.
- Lead a team of bartenders and servers to provide the best experience for guests.
Bartender
Viva Modern Mexican
Santa Barbara , CA
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Served food and alcoholic beverages in a high-volume establishment, with the utmost level of customer service.
- Enhanced bar reputation by developing signature cocktails and seasonal specials.
Server
Eureka
Santa Barbara , CA
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Recorded or memorized orders, mastered POS systems, and followed up with kitchen staff to foster timely delivery.
- Supported bussers with table cleaning during high-volume shifts, and checked on assigned tables to verify seating availability.
Education
Psychology -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06-2015
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Great cocktail, beer, and wine knowledge
- Personable and outgoing
- Reliable
Timeline
Bartender
M Special Brewing Company
06.2024 - Current
Bartender
Backstage Nightclub
11.2021 - 03.2025
Server
Paxti's Pizza
03.2021 - 11.2023
Bartender
1114 Craft House & Kitchen
01.2019 - 03.2020
Bartending Manager/ Lead Server
Creative Services Catering
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bartender
Viva Modern Mexican
08.2017 - 01.2019
Server
Eureka
06.2016 - 11.2017
Psychology -
Santa Barbara City College
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