ZACHARY WEIRUP
LAS VEGAS,NV
Summary
Service industry manager dedicated to consistency, creativeness, and teamwork. Managed 85% of the bars I have ever worked at. Knowledgeable about spirits, cocktails, production, and history in this world, constantly seeking to learn more. Pride myself on being able to create a team that function well together and often becomes more than a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE
01.2019 - Current
- Cocktail forward music venue focused on service and the craft aspects of bartending.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance and maintain quality and consistency on all aspects of patron experience.
- Run of show for large events, including set up and breakdown, lighting and sound, as well as room resets based on client/band needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Promoted guest and staff knowledge enhancement on the the world of alcohol to promote seeking knowledge on their own.
SALES REP/BARTENDER
WHISTLING ANDY DISTILLERY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Designing and producing new cocktails to show the subtly of our spirits, both in the tasting room and for businesses bringing on product
GENERAL MANAGER
DERBY & THE SHOP
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Hiring and training of all FOH and BOH staff, focused largely upon garnering knowledge of the space and the industry, as well as promoting and encouraging experimentation with specs and recipes, camaraderie, and lessening the potential divide between distinct positions.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Designed, negotiated and implemented contracts for large events, including members, large corporations, and private parties.
BAR MANAGER
CAN CAN KITCHEN & CABARET
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Researched and developed a craft cocktail program to fit a seasonally changing burlesque show set to the effect of the show.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business, in a bar that had non non-performance regulars, grew bar sales by over 100% in non-showroom sales.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times, as well as occasional maintenance and rebuilds when needed and unable to contract help.
General Manager
Old School Bar And Grill
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Ran the night side of a restaurant/club that did a full turn of the floor from sit down restaurant to night club every night, moving chairs and tables, resetting and adjusting lighting and sound, launching a DJ, and undoing at end of night for lunch shifts beginning.
- Control over all things monetary, including daily & monthly reporting , contracts and negotiations with clients, as well and the negotiations, wire transfers, and execution of large events, including over $400,000 during the week of SXSW.
- All lighting, rentals, sound for said events insuring total contentment from guests and hosts. buildout for events conducted singularly by myself unless professionals were required by ordinance, in such cases assisted to learn the workings.
Education
University of Texas
Austin, TX01.2008
Travis High School
Austin, TX01.2003
Skills
- Dedicated to staff contentment, guest experience elevation, and constant search for new and better techniques
- Happy with hard work, loyal with the business i promote, and adept at making coworkers become a team I do not work without a team that is one
- Detail driven and lightly OCD about most things work related, I live and teach consistency and mise en place
References
Upon request, many would take tracking down but more than willing to if needed.
Timeline
Head Bartender
SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE
01.2019 - Current
SALES REP/BARTENDER
WHISTLING ANDY DISTILLERY
01.2019 - 01.2021
GENERAL MANAGER
DERBY & THE SHOP
01.2018 - 01.2019
BAR MANAGER
CAN CAN KITCHEN & CABARET
01.2016 - 01.2019
General Manager
Old School Bar And Grill
04.2012 - 03.2016
University of Texas
Travis High School
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