Nate Jackman 472 Palmerston Blvd Toronto, ON M6G 2P1

416-948-6283nate@barculture.ca

Smart Serve CertifiedBartender/Server

MY MOTIVE…To obtain employment within an established bar, pub or lounge where I can continue to gain experience as a bartender/server so that I may continue to grow my knowledge so that I may achieve my future goals.

SKILLS PROFILE…In total I bring 15 years of experience in the entertainment, food and beverage industry with involvement in nearly all possible aspects. My experience includes; chef, sous chef, catering, bartending, event planning, vendor relations, project management, team management, and communication skills (even security).

A BIT ABOUT ME…I am open, straight-forward, love to listen and am always learning something new. There are many clear goals and visions that I have for success in my future gives me my daily drive. I pride myself in ensuring clear communication by using my strong vocabulary and winning people over while bringing a positive work attitude to the team. At the same time I am meticulous in my clean and organized workspace as I am a firm believer that with only a clean workspace can the mind function optimally.

THE EPIC PAST AND PRESENT…Bartender/Server at Gabbys Grillhouse 2572 Yonge St, Toronto March 2011 – April 2012Serving spirited beverages of all kinds, mixed drinks, martinis, draft and bottled beer along with food in a friendly and efficient manner.

Sous Chef at Le Petit Castor, Toronto January 2011 – June 2011

Kitchen Manager at Big Daddy’s, Toronto March 2010 – January 2011

Chef at Polson Pier, Toronto April 2009 – September 2009Catered large parties such as Sausage Fest, MLSE season ticket holder party and for many bands (such as Ice Cube, Chicken Foot, Black Label Society…). Our main business was many large corporate parties such as Wrigley’s, Canada Goose etc.

Bartender at Burns Howff, Cambridge June 2008 – February 2009

Kitchen Manager at Boston Pizza, Mississauga May 2008 – July 2008

Sous Chef at Devils Harp, Mississauga February 2008 – May 2008

Chef at Argyle Arms Gastro Pub, Cambridge February 2007 – October 2007

Chef at Fiddlers Green Irish Pub, Cambridge October 2005 – March 2007

Apprentice Cook at The Blackshop Restaurant, Cambridge April 2002 – October 2005

Senior Cook at Kelseys Bar and Grill, Cambridge September 2001 – April 2002

Manager at Coliseum (clothing store), Cambridge June 1999 – February 2000

Earlier work experience includes, McDonalds, Casey’s and Kelsey’s in Cambridge ON

STUFF I DO FOR FREE…2009 - Present North by North East Trade Show Ambassador at the Hyatt Regency, Toronto

Scott Mission for four hours I help serve food to the homeless and hungry.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES OSSD – Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Cambridge, ON 1999Conestoga College Economics 2002 – 2002Fanshawe College Business Marketing 2001 – 2002Mohawk College Business Administration 2001 Safe Food Handlers Certification Smart Serve Certified

References:Andrew Beveridge: 416-428-6372Grant Panasiuk (Event Management NXNE): 416-997-5671Erinn Bailey: 416-471-8134