Jacob Cherone
Ellicott City
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Statefare
07.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
Bartender
El Guapo
06.2024 - Current
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Server
Kelsey Irish Pub
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bartender
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Education
No Degree -
Howard County Community College
Columbia, MDElectrical
I.E.C
Laurel, MDHigh School Diploma -
Oakland Mills High School
Columbia, MD05-2013
Skills
- interpersonal communication skills
- effective problem resolution
- effective team collaboration
- quick adjustment to change
- Meticulous in execution
Timeline
Bartender
Statefare
07.2024 - Current
Bartender
El Guapo
06.2024 - Current
Server
Kelsey Irish Pub
08.2022 - 03.2024
Bartender
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
08.2015 - 08.2022
No Degree -
Howard County Community College
Electrical
I.E.C
High School Diploma -
Oakland Mills High School