Courtney Johnson

Customer service professional with a passion for aviation. Looking for growth and career development.

BARTENDER at EMBER KOREAN STEAKHOUSE (2025-05 – Present)

Developed and executed specialty cocktails featuring Korean spirits and house-made ingredients; upheld precise technique, flavor balance, and presentation in a fast-paced steakhouse environment. Provided high-volume, high-quality bar service in an upscale Korean steakhouse.

SERVER & BARTENDER at JUNGLE BIRD AUTHENTIC TIKI (2024-03 – 2025-05)

• Assisted with training other servers, manager duties, and overall efficiency of restaurant to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Managed a 35 seat bar as a solo bartender, created craft cocktails to order for bar guests and service tickets, and assisted with extensive prep work for bar syrups and juices.
• Collaboratively worked as a team with entire staff to ensure prompt service and guest satisfaction.
• Created custom craft cocktails for guests upon request, and suggested new products based on customer consumption & requests.
• Provided unique experiences for private event guests with tailored specialty cocktails.
• Maintained current menu knowledge and seasonal drink menu modifications.

BARTENDER at 10 TWENTY FIVE DOWNTOWN (2023-08 – 2024-03)

Assisted in opening new restaurant up to corporate standards. Helped design multiple variations of cocktail menu. Trained all new employees in proper procedures for serving and bartending. Serviced private events in exclusive dining area, including holiday parties and banquet events.

SERVER & BARTENDER at OXBOW BAR & GRILL (2021-02 – 2023-08)

Assisted in opening new restaurant up to corporate standards. Helped design multiple variations of cocktail menu. Trained all new employees in proper procedures for serving and bartending. Serviced private events in exclusive dining area, including holiday parties and banquet events.

HOST, SERVER & BARTENDER at RUMRUNNERS (2011-08 – 2021-02)

• Assisted in operating a 360 seat restaurant by greeting guests, running food, participating in opening and closing side-work, bussing tables, and creating cocktails from an extensive cocktail list by memory.
• Assisted owners with private events off property.
• Trained new staff members on protocols and procedures.
• Confidently passed extensive menu tests bi-annually.

Bachelors of Arts in English – FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY (2016 – 2019)