Zachary Ishman
Austin,TX
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager, Bartender
High Road Deli & Bar
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered warm hospitality to guests at bartop while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. High attention to detail at all times when executing cocktails (both on menu drinks & classics). Multitasked effectively between bartop and barista stations. Always mindful of making sure fellow bartenders are set-up for success and supported during shifts. Adapted quickly to support various restaurant operations. Managed inventory and ordered products while monitoring PNLs, educated bar staff on drink knowledge, created drink specials for events and holidays, supported staff during busy hours, and collaborated with other MODs to enhance workspace efficiency.
Bartender
Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensured the bartop and all workspaces were kept clean through the shift. Performed tasks efficiently and with speed. Heavy multitasking in taking care of bar-sat guests, pouring drinks for walk up customers, and running the drink well. Memorized tap wall, brew processes, and allergen notes for all alcohol served to enhance service quality. Ensured patrons were of legal drinking age. Facilitated positive guest experiences by building rapport with regulars and ensuring timely service. Coordinated with the expo and food runner to deliver food to tables during peak hours. Always have each other’s backs and work as a team as the space is very large and can be a lot for one person to run alone.
- Crafted and served a diverse range of craft beers and cocktails to enhance guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on bartending techniques and customer service protocols.
Brewer, Team Leader, Bartender
The Stay Put
Austin, Tx
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Planned brewing timelines for various beer styles, ensuring clear communication and timely production. Created and memorized new recipes. Managed kegging, canning, cleaning, and upkeep solo. Oversaw inventory and stock of products, supplies, tools, and equipment. Trained staff on new brews. Utilized Toast and Excel for operations. Organized brewery events, led tours, and gathered guest feedback for continuous improvement.
- Led front-of-house training sessions; managing FOH floor shifts when needed for the GM and assisting the GM in meetings/decision making at the venue. Executed events with knowledge and ease.
- Operated brewing equipment and maintained production schedules to ensure quality output.
- Monitored fermentation processes, adjusting temperature and time for optimal flavor profiles.
- Conducted quality control tests on ingredients and final products to uphold brewing standards.
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Long Goodbye
Austin, Tx
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained a clean and visually pleasing barspace while creating consistent and thoughtfully curated cocktails. Both bars, one inside and one patio bar, are both fairly small so being organized, efficient, and highly aware of details and cleanliness was absolutely mandatory. Interacting with patrons and making sure everyone had a good experience was key to building repeat patrons. Lots of events and pop-ups are held here.
Bartender/Barista
Cosmic Saltillo
Austin, Tx
02.2023 - 12.2023
Bar Lead, Craft Cocktail Bartender
Ellis at The Fareground
Austin, Tx
01.2023 - 11.2023
- As Bar Lead: Helped bar manager in creating cocktails for a summer and fall cocktail menu. Maintained rapport with vendors, delivery drivers and reps alike. Helped educate staff members about beer, either new or old, as well as all incoming seltzers and wine as well. Maintained a clean and organized keg walk-in. Updated Toast when items sold out. Helped with inventory.
- As Craft Cocktail Bartender: Ensured the bartop and all workspaces were kept clean throughout the shift. Prepped garnishes, made sure juices and syrups were up to par, and batched Happy Hour cocktails before the start of shift. Heavy multitasking in taking care of bar-sat guests, while also taking food and beverage orders for walk up customers. I worked with one other bartender in a small, yet high volume space. Proper communication and teamwork was absolutely necessary.
Bartender/Barista
Meanwhile
Cellar Master, Lead Bartender, Lead Server, Cocktail Bartender
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
Austin, Tx
10.2017 - 07.2022
- As a Cellar Master: Filled invoices and copied them appropriately. Received and signed for all deliveries. Upheld rapport with vendors, delivery drivers and reps alike. Cleaned and performed maintenance tasks on the walk-in and tap walls regularly. Filled out all spreadsheets necessary. Helped educate staff members about beer, either new or old, as well as all incoming seltzers and wine as well. Sent out newsletters about beer with the team. Key holder.
- As a Lead Bartender/Server: Ensured the bartop and all workspaces were kept clean throughout the shift. Performed tasks efficiently and with speed. Heavy multitasking in taking care of bar-sat guests, pouring drinks for walk up customers, and running the drink well. Memorized the tap wall as well as brew processes and allergen notes for all alcohol served. Ensured patrons were of legal drinking age. Ensured guests had a fantastic experience in the restaurant, from holding rapport with regulars to executing their stay in a timely fashion. Ensured the team was in a good place, bounced around the floor to keep eyes on this. Made sure all bartenders were performing their duties properly. Cleaned glass, restocked, and tapped new beers as necessary. Opened and/or closed shifts with the managers, delegating side work and tasks to the rest of the team.
Cashier/Stockroom
Wheatsville
Austin, Tx
09.2020 - 05.2021
Server
Hoppy Monk
San Antonio, Tx
09.2016 - 07.2017
Server
Hopdoddy
Austin, Tx
07.2015 - 09.2016
Education
Associate’s Degree - Business
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas07-2026
HS Diploma -
Leander High School
Leander, Tx01-2013
Skills
- Craft beverage expertise
- Advanced knowledge of spirits, with directly related focuses in cocktail creation and craft cocktail bartending in both slow service and high-volume Restaurants and bars
- Cicerone Certified TABC and Food Handler’s Certified
- Money handling proficiency
- Brewing systems expertise
- Tap system management
- Spirits and cocktails expertise
- Computer literate, experience in Google Workspaces
- Vendor relationship management
- Order processing experience
- Shift leadership experience
- Sales and customer service
- Keyholder experience
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2025 - The Stay Put - voted on by fellow peers.
- I was a part of two bar teams that broke record sales numbers during my time at Banger’s.
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Bar Manager, Bartender
High Road Deli & Bar
12.2025 - Current
Bartender
Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
07.2025 - 12.2025
Brewer, Team Leader, Bartender
The Stay Put
03.2024 - 07.2025
Craft Cocktail Bartender
The Long Goodbye
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bartender/Barista
Cosmic Saltillo
02.2023 - 12.2023
Bar Lead, Craft Cocktail Bartender
Ellis at The Fareground
01.2023 - 11.2023
Cashier/Stockroom
Wheatsville
09.2020 - 05.2021
Cellar Master, Lead Bartender, Lead Server, Cocktail Bartender
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
10.2017 - 07.2022
Server
Hoppy Monk
09.2016 - 07.2017
Server
Hopdoddy
07.2015 - 09.2016
Associate’s Degree - Business
Austin Community College
Bartender/Barista
Meanwhile
HS Diploma -
Leander High School