JON PATON
*** ****** ***** • San Diego, California 92154
619-***-**** • *********@*******.***
BARTENDER & MANAGER
Experienced food and beverage professional with over 20 year professional track record bartending in numerous environments, including casinos, 5-star restaurants, clubs, and special events.
Areas of Expertise
Bar Management • Bartending • Food & Beverage Service • Staff Development & Leadership
Guest Satisfaction • Parties & Banquets • Finances & Cash Transactions • Productivity & Efficiency
Inventory Ordering & Control • Regulatory Compliance • Conflict Resolution • Profitability
Bar experience
VIEJAS CASINO GROVE STEAK HOUSE – 5 START RESTAURANT | Alpine, California
Combo Bartender • 1998 to 2011
• Products: 8 beers on tap,, over 50 different liquors, specialty drinks, extensive wine list
• Average nightly ring: $1500 to $2500
• Types of drinks poured: margaritas, martinis, mixed drinks, scotch, wines & tap beer.
• Food: Full menu steaks, seafood and specialty dishes
• Bar manager: Ryan Burnett 619-***-****
PREIMIER FOODS – SPECIAL EVENT BEVERAGE SERVICE | Del Mar, California
Bartender • 1992 to 1998
• Products: Variety of bottled beers, house wines, over 50 different liquors and alcoholic beverages
• Average nightly ring: $1500 to $2500
• Types of drinks poured: margaritas, martinis, mixed drinks, scotch, wines and beer.
• Bar manager: Sy Lutu 619-***-****
ROSIE O’GRADY’S – IRISH PUB| San Diego,, California
Grill Manager/Back-up Bartender • 1985 to 1992
• Products: 16 Tap beer, house wines, over 50 different liquors and extensive Irish whiskey selections
• Average nightly ring: $800 to $1000
• Types of drinks poured: beers, mixed drinks, scotch, whiskey and wine.
• Food: Select Bar menu
• Bar manager: Chris Arman 619-***-****
Highlights of Experience
• Lead bartender and dining captain for Grove Steak House bar and lounge in casino.
• Provided bartending for multiple bars, special events, banquets, parties, & race turf club.
• Trained and led staff for maximum efficiency, financial accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Ordered and controlled supply inventory, including specialty beers, wines, and liquors.
Education and Certification
• Bartending Certification – National Bartending School
• Food Handler Card
• Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Card Certification
• Undergraduate Studies – Mesa College, San Diego
• Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish