Derek Montgomery
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced bartender with 12 years in hospitality, including 3 years serving and a year of both hosting and barbacking. Have worked in a number of different environments - clubs, neighborhood bars, theme parks, and fine dining.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
JAMESON'S PUB
06.2025 - Current
- Busy neighborhood Irish pub and sports bar. Happy Hour 3-7 every day, and again 10:30 - 12:30 Sun-Th.
- Rotate between bar and server shifts. No table limits.
- Often hit company goals for upselling food/beverage.
Bartender and Spirits Guide
THE OBSCURE DISTILLERY
05.2025 - Current
- Distillery with curated shows and members bar.
- Responsibilities shared between all FOH, from bartending to bussing to dishwashing in BOH.
- Expertly crafted cocktails paired with in-house distilled spirits, with frequent R&D workshops.
Bartender
LITTLE BAR LOUNGE
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Festive local tavern with many tap beers & craft cocktails in a funky space.
- Shifts from 4pm-3am. Happy hour every day from 5-8pm.
- Heavy presence of regulars as well as walk-in traffic coming from brewery across the street.
Bartender
SCUM & VILLAINY CANTINA
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Nerd-culture themed bar and small bites with trivia, game, and karaoke nights.
- Emphasis on guest interaction with drinking games and cosplay.
- Extensive food and drink menu with 30 specialty cocktails along with rotating holiday specials.
Bartender
BIRDIE G’S SUPPER & COCKTAILS
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Classic New-American restaurant run by Michelin star chef Jeremy Fox with full service craft cocktail bar and extensive wine list. Fast-paced and high volume. Large after-work crowd.
- Opened restaurant with initial bar team and also double as bartender/server when short staffed.
- Received multiple positive handwritten reviews from guests who enjoyed their time at the bar.
Bartender
YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE AND BAR
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Southern restaurant with full service whiskey-focused bar. Happy hour from 3-7pm on weekdays.
- Batch our syrups and popular cocktails, take care of opening and closing duties for the bar.
- Gained regulars who come to see me on my shifts. Created cocktails to sell as our 'brunch punch' special.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies Major (Mandarin Chinese Minor)
Saint Olaf College
Northfield06-2012
Skills
- POS Systems
- Craft Cocktails
- Speed Pouring
- Cash handling
- Strong multitasking
- Customer oriented
- Highly reliable
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe CS
- PC Repair
Certification
- RBS Certified
- Food Handler's Card
Timeline
Bartender/Server
JAMESON'S PUB
06.2025 - Current
Bartender and Spirits Guide
THE OBSCURE DISTILLERY
05.2025 - Current
Bartender
LITTLE BAR LOUNGE
10.2021 - 01.2025
Bartender
SCUM & VILLAINY CANTINA
06.2021 - 01.2025
Bartender
BIRDIE G’S SUPPER & COCKTAILS
06.2019 - 06.2021
Bartender
YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE AND BAR
07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies Major (Mandarin Chinese Minor)
Saint Olaf College