Reading, writing, cycling, music, being outside, making fires, wandering, movies, art
Adam Horton
Baltimore
Summary
Diligent barback and food service worker with 8 years of experience in the industry, from all kinds of establishments catering to the people. Organized and efficient at doing the task at hand, works well with others. Comfortable interacting with and assisting people in a variety of formats (e.g. at Clayworks, Trader Joe's or restaurant atmosphere). Reliable transportation (bicycle) and great ability to adapt to new settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback
The Brewer's Art
09.2024 - Current
- Provide support for bartenders in myriad ways, from setting up the bars prior to opening, to table service, drink making, and bussing.
- Close both bars in the restaurant in an efficient and clean manner.
- Maintain adequate support for both bars (upstairs and down) especially on higher volume nights.
- Assist food runner in running food.
- Clean and polish glasses with an eye for detail.
Assistant Wood Kiln Technician
Baltimore Clayworks
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervise community members in loading/unloading Baltimore Clayworks' Noborigama style wood burning kiln, maintain a private studio practice, mix and prepare glazes for community members, prepare wood for kiln, provide maintenance to the kiln as needed, supervise/lead the firing of said kiln during community firings or otherwise
Cashier, Runner
Café Fili
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Greet customers and take their orders quickly, kindly, and accurately using Toast POS
- Deliver orders to customers at their tables, look after their needs.
- Close FOH, sweeping, mopping, and closing our patio
Server
Toki Underground
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked among a small team with high expectations regarding reliability and quality of service.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Ceramics Studio Intern
Chesapeake Arts Center
05.2023 - 01.2024
- General maintenance of the community studio
- Mix glazes, load/unload/fire kilns, clean studio space, operate pugmill, clean sink traps, assist members of studio with various things while I am in the building
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
09.2022 - 11.2023
- At trader joes I serve customers in a cheerful manner, assist customers in finding or determining the arrival date of an item, answer phone calls, stock groceries, and occasionally organize the freezer
Server and Line Cook
Ethel's Creole Kitchen
04.2019 - 08.2022
- I started at Ethel's as a busboy and food runner, eventually washing dishes, then promoted to a line cook and server (held positions for two years)
- Served on busier nights when we were well staffed
- Hosted when hostess was absent
- Other responsibilities were taking carryout orders, prepare/plate food, close or open FOH/BOH, prep food for shifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Loch Raven High School
Baltimore, MD06-2021
Skills
- Efficient multitasking
- Industrious
- A keen eye to detail and customers
- Friendly and positive
- Fairly strong
- Comfortable and thrives in fast paced enviornment
Interests
Timeline
Barback
The Brewer's Art
09.2024 - Current
Cashier, Runner
Café Fili
05.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Wood Kiln Technician
Baltimore Clayworks
01.2024 - 01.2025
Server
Toki Underground
11.2023 - 05.2024
Ceramics Studio Intern
Chesapeake Arts Center
05.2023 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
09.2022 - 11.2023
Server and Line Cook
Ethel's Creole Kitchen
04.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Loch Raven High School
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