Joshua Smith
San Diego
Summary
Professional bartender/ manager , 9+ years experience. Proficient with mixology , live music as well as high volume speed bartending. Extremely outgoing , charasmatic and passionate. Consistently provide accurate prompt quality service in a fast paced enviroment. Driven to provide guests with a memorable , ourstanding experience. Wide range of cocktail and spirits knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Paramour Rooftop Bar
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Made schedule weekly
Bartender/Manager
Goodbar
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Solely operated bar , opening/closing shifts
- Set up for bands , comedy night, trivia night
Apache Helicopter Crew Chief
U.S. Army
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Supervise team of technicians
- Inventory / Logistics / Data Entry
Bartender
Waterbar
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Memorize complex mixology libations
- Maintain clean and orderly workspace
Bartender
Pacific Beach Alehouse
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Operate high volume service well
- Consistently produced highest sales numbers
Bartender
Shout House
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Promote specials nightly
- Dueling Piano Bar
Bartender/Bar Manager
Observatory North Park
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Create seasonal rotating menus
- Lead bartender for all concerts
- Management shifts overseeing floor operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
New London, CT05-2009
Skills
- BARSMARTS certified
- US Bartenders Guild Member
- Multiple Cocktail Competition Winner
- Responsible Vendors License
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Paramour Rooftop Bar
08.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender/Manager
Goodbar
10.2022 - 12.2023
Apache Helicopter Crew Chief
U.S. Army
11.2020 - 10.2022
Bartender
Waterbar
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Pacific Beach Alehouse
04.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender
Shout House
03.2018 - 02.2019
Bartender/Bar Manager
Observatory North Park
03.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
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