Jason Charles
State College,Pa
Summary
Dynamic bartender and server with extensive fine dining service. I effectively manage bar inventory while training new staff. Team player with attention to detail crafting cocktails while providing exceptional guest experiences. I am coachable, open to learning, and believe the longevity of a restaurant is built one relationship at a time.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Management Team Member
Sheldon Inn Restaurant
11.2016 - 08.2024
- Head bartender for Independent restaurant. Performed opening and closing duties including accurate cash transactions.
- Responsible for making all bar drinks for the restaurant as well as serving guests in the bar.
- Trained new bartenders and barbacks.
- Responsible for organizing and stocking all bar related inventory.
- Part of Management team.
- Sat in on interviews, assign FOH sections, finalize nightly reports and account for all cash for the shift.
- Manage the restaurant when the Gm is out of town.
- Coach and finalize training of new bussers and barbacks.
Bartender/Server
Morton's The Steakhouse
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Complete opening or closing duties for the bar or serving shift.
- As a bartender make all bar drinks for the restaurant and serve guests within the bar area.
- As a server guide guests through the menu and provide a wonderful dining experience.
- Learn and understand product knowledge including spirits and wine.
- Anticipate guests needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA06.2002
Skills
- ServSafe certified
- Alcohol safety certified
- Health code compliant
- Basic accounting
Timeline
Bartender/Management Team Member
Sheldon Inn Restaurant
11.2016 - 08.2024
Bartender/Server
Morton's The Steakhouse
06.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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