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Zachary Damon
Meridian,ID
Your friendly neighborhood bartender
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Summary
Customer-focused, high-volume Bartender with 9 years of hands-on experience across pub grills, craft beverage venues, upscale dining, and event spaces in the Treasure Valley. Extensive product knowledge in craft beer, fine spirits, mixology, and beverage pairings. Proven track record in upselling, speed of service, staff training, POS management, and building strong regular customer loyalty while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and responsible service.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dave's Firehouse Pub
Bartender
Job overview
- Specialized in craft beer, wine, and spirits knowledge to provide recommendations and increase high-margin bar sales.
- Assisted in opening a new pub location, establishing bar workflows, draft line organization, and training incoming staff.
- Maintained high standards of guest satisfaction, speed of service, and teamwork during peak shifts.
Metaliza
Bartender / Event Bartender / Server
01.2026 - 07.2026
Job overview
- Delivered energetic, guest-focused beverage service in a fast-paced environment while achieving top upselling metrics.
- Operated Aura POS system accurately for ordering, table management, and cash handling.
Broken Yolk Café
Barista / Bartender / Server
01.2025 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Prepared specialty coffee, espresso beverages, and morning cocktails while managing bar-top service during peak shifts.
Stewart's Bar and Grill
Bartender / Server
05.2024 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Managed high-volume event bartending, including major regional attractions like the Caldwell Night Rodeo.
- Executed cash drawer balancing, inventory management, and opening/closing bar procedures.
- Built a loyal regular customer base through attentive, friendly hospitality.
McCleary's Pub
Bartender
08.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Served as craft beer and spirits product specialist, educating guests and training new bar staff on inventory.
- Supported new venue opening setup, draft line management, and beverage organization.
Rudy's Pub and Grill
Bartender
10.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Managed nightly closing duties, register balancing, till drawer reconciliation, and Aloha POS operations.
- Developed strong customer rapport and built a dedicated base of local regulars.
Homestead Bar and Grill
Bartender / Server
02.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Promoted from server to bartender based on strong service performance, reliability, and beverage aptitude.
- Gained extensive craft beer and liquor knowledge, representing the establishment at regional liquor industry seminars.
Education
College of Western Idaho
Business Studies Coursework
Skills
- Craft Beer & Spirits Knowledge
- Classic & Specialty Mixology
- High-Volume Bar Service
- Guest Hospitality
- Consultative Upselling
- Conflict De-escalation
- Regular Customer Retention
- POS Systems (Aloha, Aura, Micros)
- Register Balancing
- Till Drawer Reconciliation
Certification
- On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server Certification, 360training, 000037356477, 2025-05-01
- TIPS Certified
- ServSafe Alcohol Certified
Accomplishments
- Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Enhanced team productivity through morale-boosting incentives.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
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Affiliations
- Rudy's Pub
- Homestead Bar and Grill
- The Smoky Pickle
- PanCan Action Network Boise
Portfolio
360 Cerfification
Timeline
Bartender / Event Bartender / Server
Metaliza
01.2026 - 07.2026
Barista / Bartender / Server
Broken Yolk Café
01.2025 - 12.2025
Bartender / Server
Stewart's Bar and Grill
05.2024 - 12.2025
Bartender
McCleary's Pub
08.2021 - 12.2023
Bartender
Rudy's Pub and Grill
10.2018 - 07.2021
Bartender / Server
Homestead Bar and Grill
02.2016 - 07.2018
Bartender
Dave's Firehouse Pub
College of Western Idaho
Business Studies Coursework