Benjamin Welch

Twenty years of restaurant experience, including eight years as a bar manager. Wide variety of experience: fine-dining, high-volume nightclubs, and specialty cocktails. I have worked in many different countries. Personable team-player that will contribute to the success of any establishment.

Lifeguard/Tour Guide - Jetski2catalina - Long Beach, CA

(2020-05)

• In charge getting people safely from Long Beach to Catalina on jet skis
• Making the experience fun, looking for dolphins and whales

Bartender - Seal Beach Yacht Club - Seal Beach, CA

(2020-03 - 2023-06)

• Bartender/Server in charge of creating cocktails and opening closing the club
• Weekly inventory
• Increased membership

Bartender - The Carousel Bar, Hotel Monteleone - New Orleans, LA

(2018-03 - 2020-01)

• Company Overview: A famous New Orleans bar/restaurant
• Bartender at a famous New Orleans bar/restaurant
• High volume, classic cocktails
• Responsible for creating cocktail menus and inventory
• A famous New Orleans bar/restaurant

Bartender - Sazerac Bar, The Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria Hotel - New Orleans, LA

(2015-01 - 2018-02)

• Bartender at high volume classic cocktail bar
• Creating cocktail menu and inventory
• Opening and closing the bar
• Educating guest on New Orleans cocktail culture

Bartender - The Whiskey Bar - Seattle, WA

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Company Overview: A high end whiskey bar

• Bartender at a high end whiskey bar
• Used my knowledge of all whiskey, scotch and bourbons to give my customers an excellent dinning experience

Certificate of Completion - Spanish - Don Quixote Spanish School (1999-12)

Aviation Degree - Commercial Pilot Training - Sierra Academy of Aeronautics (1994-12)

Diploma - Garfield High School (1990-12)