Zack Vernon

Cultivated new, fresh cocktail menus. Created cocktail specials for events/weekly specials. Designated trainer for new bartenders. Maintained Forbes 5-Star standards behind the bar.

Managed cocktail design, menu, handled inventory and customer relationships. Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, upselling techniques and bar opening/closing procedures.

Prepared cocktails, performed wine service, served tables, created special weekly cocktails. Engaged with customers with the service expected of a fine dining, premier private ski resort.

Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations. Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons. Ran setup and served events, buyouts and corporate retreats.

Bartended at three on site restaurants (Poolside bar, casual dining, upscale dining).
Prepared cocktails, performed wine service, served tables and bartop.

Operated daily register opening/closing counts. Prepared cocktails, poured draft, infused spirits and created new cocktail specials. Served bar patrons and small high top table sections in a fine dining setting. Maintained health code bar standards. Occasional expo and food running shift experience.