Jacob McMahon
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Guest-centric and hardworking professional with strong abilities in multitasking, priority management, and guest relations. Always provides a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a memorable experience for every guest.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Winetender
Mona Lisa Cucina
Huntington Beach, California
03.2023 - 10.2026
- Delivered engaging, personalized table service and created a friendly, comfortable dining experience.
- Used persuasive wording and product knowledge to drive nightly specials.
- Managed wine bar operations, including drafting beers, pouring wines, and mixing signature winetails and zero-proof beverages.
- Took charge of table pacing and coursing for large parties with special requests.
- Prepared espresso beverages and executed dessert plating.
- Performed end-of-night managerial duties, including deposit drops, closing reporting, and facility lockup.
Lead Bartender
Fogo de Chao
Irvine, CA
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Increased average ticket amounts by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
Bartender
The Corner
Huntington Beach, CA
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Making Classic and craft cocktails for high volumes of guests in an orderly and accurate fashion.
- In charge of preparing freshly made syrups from scratch and fresh juice.
- Memorizing all beverages and the fine details that are involved in making them proper and accurate.
- High knowledge of all food ingredients and their allergy notes.
- Managing employees and expediting jobs to employees when the owner is absent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission Viejo High School
06-2008
Skills
- Classic/craft cocktail knowledge
- Proper wine service
- Closing procedures
- Guest connection
- Versed in classical cooking techniques
- Cash management
- Persuasive communication
- Problem resolution
- Communication
- Reliability
Commissions
- California Food Handler Certified.
- Responsible Beverage Service Certified.
Timeline
Server/Winetender
Mona Lisa Cucina
03.2023 - 10.2026
Lead Bartender
Fogo de Chao
01.2021 - 03.2023
Bartender
The Corner
06.2014 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Mission Viejo High School