AARON CRUME
Crescent City
Summary
Highly skilled and resilient bartender with over two decades of front-of-house experience in fast-paced, high-volume casinos, fine dining establishments, and multi-unit resorts. Expert in mixology, rapid-fire service, and VIP patron retention. Brings a unique blend of technical POS expertise and "Old School" hospitality to ensure the bar runs smoothly, accurately, and profitably, even during peak rushes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Bartender & Operations Lead
LUCKY 7 CASINO
Smith River
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Delivered rapid-fire beverage service across a sprawling casino floor, managing the needs of hundreds of simultaneous guests with 100% accuracy.
- Acted as the primary relationship manager for high-value gaming patrons, anticipating preferences and using personalized service to drive retention.
- Enforced strict service standards and managed federal Title 31 compliance for all transactions, serving as the shift's 'Compliance Captain.'
- Troubleshot POS and hardware failures on the fly to prevent revenue loss or service delays during busy shifts.
Lead Bartender & Senior Service Manager
THE HARBOR VIEW GROTTO
Crescent City
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Poured and served beverages for a fast-paced fine dining environment while simultaneously managing frontline floor operations.
- Negotiated contracts with key food and beverage distributors, ensuring the bar was consistently stocked and supply chain issues were swiftly resolved.
- Redesigned the POS system layout to reduce button clicks, significantly improving the speed at which drinks and food were rung in during peak hours.
Lounge Manager & Bartender
MELITA'S RESTAURANT, LODGE & RV PARK
Chiloquin
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Ran end-to-end service and operations for the property's busy lounge, directly driving revenue and repeat business.
- Handled cash management, inventory tracking, and ordering to maintain profit margins.
- Established a unified service standard that increased tenant retention and built a dedicated core of local regulars.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - ServSafe California Food Handler
National Restaurant Association
02.2026 - 03.2029
RBS Completion Certificate - Responsible Beverage Service RBS
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
02.2026 - 02.2028
Environmental Science Major
Salish Kootani College
A.S. - Computer Information Systems
College of the Redwoods
Skills
- High-Volume Bartending
- VIP & Guest Retention
- Compliance & Cash Handling
- Bar Operations & Inventory
- POS Mastery
- Team Building
- OSHA Safety Training
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - ServSafe California Food Handler
National Restaurant Association
02.2026 - 03.2029
RBS Completion Certificate - Responsible Beverage Service RBS
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
02.2026 - 02.2028
Senior Bartender & Operations Lead
LUCKY 7 CASINO
02.2019 - 02.2025
Lead Bartender & Senior Service Manager
THE HARBOR VIEW GROTTO
01.2011 - 01.2019
Lounge Manager & Bartender
MELITA'S RESTAURANT, LODGE & RV PARK
01.2009 - 01.2011
Environmental Science Major
Salish Kootani College
A.S. - Computer Information Systems
College of the Redwoods