Bartender / Creative Mixologist

Chris Pfaff

*********@*****.***

Cell: 619-***-****

“Motivation to Achieve Greater Acomplishments

My objective is to provide superior customer service and quality work while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovative problem solving. I pose effective communication skills and work extremly well with others at all levels.

EXPERIENCE

Manager, Renegade Country (12/2022 - 04/2025) San Diego, CA

• Manage a team of 15 bar staff, ensuring guest satisfaction & safe optimal operations

• Conduct monthly inventory and maintain a proper pour cost

• Completion of weekly paperwork including DSR’s, Nightly Management Logs, R&M Log, Product ordering.

Bartender, Jamul Casino (05/2019 - 10/2022) San Diego, CA

• Proficient in over 100 drink recipes, Created seasonal drink menus for various bars & new opening bars.

• Assisted with Monthly Inventory, training of new bar staff- policies, procedures, new menus etc.

• Established great repour with guests, coworkers and management.

• Two-time winner of San Diego UnionTribuines “BEST BARTENDER AWARD” 2020 & 2021.

Bartender, Mad Dog Saloon (11/2014 - 10/2015) Mesa, AZ

•Very effective in high volumes levels of tending bar.

•Created many various drinks for specialty menus & promotions.

•Assisted in planning and design of onsite promotions.

Assistant Manager / Bar Manager, The Tilted Kilt (05/2012 - 08/2013) San Diego, CA

•Responsible for scheduling the employees. Modified timelines and work schedules according to company needs.

•Interviewed and evaluated job applicants, was responsible for coaching, evaluating & termination of employes.

•Placed all liquor and beer orders. And oversaw all bar staff.

Bartender, Ra Sushi Gas Lamp (11/2010 - 05/2012) San Diego, CA

•Taking and up selling guests' food and beverage orders.

•Gathered cash or tabs in the correct amount and operation of Aloha p.o.s system.

•Provided fun, friendly service in a timely manner.

Bartender, The Tavern on Mill (10/2009 - 11/2010) Tempe, AZ

•Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed, assisted new employees to become familiar with policy and operations.

•Highly effective in stressful situations and dealt tactfully and effectively with customers.

•Ethical, skilled communicator establishing individual and group rapport.

GM / Lead Bartender, Margarita Rocks Beach Club (01/2002 - 10/2010) Tempe, AZ

• Responsible for scheduling the employees. Modified timelines and work schedules according to company needs.

• Interviewed and evaluated all job applicants.

• Responsible for keeping an accurate count of inventory and insuring accurate product cost and pricing.

•Planned themed events and booked various acts such as bands, Dj's, luaus & all promotional events.

REFERANCES

Leslie Davidson, Former Owner of Valentines Mexican Cantina 619-***-****

Bill Reynolds, Former Owner of The Tilted Kilt 619-***-****

Greg Coyle Executive Chef Jamul Casino 408-***-****

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