Josh Gecowets
Charleston
Summary
A professional mixologist and customer service professional who seeks to create a memorable and exciting experience for the guest.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Husk
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Developed high end libations for the cocktail menu
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Came into work on off days to deep clean, organize and R&D for new menu cocktails
- Worked at a high end level as well as serving guests in a high volume setting
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
Bartender
Monza Pizza Bar
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
Bartender
Optimistic Chicken LLC (Melfi's)
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Required to boast strong knowledge of wine (producer, style, type of grape) and ingredients and process of what produces each dish.
- Maintained strict cleaning regiment daily.
- Created professional, fine dining experience to every guest.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 30 drinks per hour.
Bartender
5 Church
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed drink menu with creative original-based cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beer
- Developed new signature cocktails to enhance bar reputation and increase profits
- Up-sold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls
Bartender
Paw Paw
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed new signature cocktails to enhance bar reputation and increase profits
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
- Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings to enhance bar reputation
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted up-sell items
Bartender
Ink N Ivy
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders
- Worked in fast-paced environment ensuring all guests were properly taken care of
- Managed strict beverage control to minimize waste
- Consistently used suggestive selling techniques
- Concocted approximately 50 to 60 libations on any given night.
Bartender
The Faculty Lounge
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently
- Worked in fast-paced environment having to act quickly and efficiently
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Participated in multiple sherry/wine events
- Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers
Bartender
Pub 5
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Waited on multiple customers at bar and throughout bar area
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Focused on making craft libations and selling craft beer to out-of-state patrons
- Took level 1. Cicerone class
- Presented bottle service for large party events
- Set up glassware and liquor prior to events.
Server/Bartender
Chuy's Mexican Food
10.2010 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated genuine hospitality while establishing rapport with guests
- Assertively up-sold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
Education
Music Production
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Self-motivated
- Fine Dining Experience
- Strong verbal communication
- POS: Aloha, Micros, Up Serve, Square, Toast
- Proficient in mixology
- Licensed TIPS Trained
- 20 years customer service experience
- Extremely clean and organized
- Craft cocktails
- High volume
- Cicerone level 1
- Fine Dining Experience
References
- Ty Halliday (843) 801-8801
- Nayda Freire (305) 794-8987
- Larry Muzzy (971) 533-0805
- Amita Fukui (615) 999-5297
- Kris Watson (843) 424-9683
Timeline
Head Bartender
Husk
06.2021 - 07.2024
Bartender
Monza Pizza Bar
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bartender
Optimistic Chicken LLC (Melfi's)
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
5 Church
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bartender
Paw Paw
03.2018 - 06.2019
Bartender
Ink N Ivy
06.2017 - 03.2018
Bartender
The Faculty Lounge
05.2017 - 02.2018
Bartender
Pub 5
08.2015 - 04.2017
Server/Bartender
Chuy's Mexican Food
10.2010 - 08.2015
Music Production
Middle Tennessee State University