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Drew Anders

Barback

Keeping the bar stocked, clean and flying

+1 512 555 0674
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Hardworking barback with four years supporting busy high-volume bars in Austin. The engine behind the bar — keeping bartenders stocked with ice, glassware, garnishes and liquor, clearing and cleaning, and keeping service flowing on the busiest nights. Reorganized the bar's stocking and restock routine, helping the team serve faster during peak hours. Restocks and rotates stock, preps garnishes and mixers, changes kegs, runs glassware and keeps stations clean, and learns the craft toward bartending. Strong on both the speed and stamina a busy bar demands and the awareness to anticipate what bartenders need next. Fast, reliable and quick to back up the whole bar team. Looking for a barback or bartender-track role with a busy bar or venue that rewards hustle.

LocationAustin, TX
NationalityAmerican
GenderMale
AvailabilityImmediate
Date of Birth1999-08-14
Work Experience

Downtown Austin Bar & Lounge - Austin, TX

Barback

(April 2019 to Present)
Keep the bartenders stocked with the ice, glassware, garnishes and liquor right through service.
Reorganized the bar's stocking and restock routine, helping the team serve much faster at peak.
Restock and rotate the stock, prep the garnishes and mixers, and change the kegs as needed.
Clear, clean and reset the bar stations and run the glassware to keep service flowing.
Anticipate exactly what all the bartenders will need next on each of the very busiest nights.
Learn the craft and all the cocktails while working steadily toward a full bartending role now.

Austin Hospitality Group - Austin, TX

Food Service / Bar Assistant

(August 2017 to March 2019)
Supported the bar and food service across the busy shifts and events.
Restocked, cleaned and helped to keep the whole service running smoothly throughout.
Learned the hygiene, responsible service and bar basics on the job.
Gained the TABC certification and then moved into a full barback role.

Austin Hospitality Group - Austin, TX

Kitchen Porter / Busser

(June 2015 to July 2017)
Worked as a kitchen porter and busser in a busy restaurant.
Cleared, cleaned and restocked to keep the service moving at pace.
Learned the hospitality pace, the hygiene and teamwork on the job.
Then earned the move into a bar-and-food assistant role from there.
Education

Austin Central High School

High School Diploma

August 2013 to June 2017
High school diploma alongside part-time work in food service and hospitality. The part-time jobs built an early work ethic and stamina. Provided the foundation for bar work.

TABC / Texas Health

TABC Alcohol Service & Food Handler Certification

January 2019 to February 2019
TABC responsible alcohol-service and food-handler certification covering safe service and hygiene. It qualified safe, legal work behind the bar. Applied directly to daily bar service and support.
Languages

English

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Spanish

Professional Working Proficiency
Certifications

TABC Alcohol Service & Food Handler

TABC / Texas Health (February 2019 to Present)

TABC responsible alcohol-service and food-handler certification covering safe service and hygiene. It qualified safe, legal work behind the bar. Applied directly to daily bar service and support.

Responsible Service & Cellar Management

TABC (April 2020 to Present)

Certification in responsible alcohol service and cellar management covering safe service, stock rotation and keg systems. It supports the stocking and the cellar side of keeping the bar running.
Bartending & Mixology

Bartending & Mixology

Bar Academy (January 2020 to April 2020)

Completed a bartending and mixology course covering cocktails, spirits and responsible service. It built the craft knowledge to step up from barback toward bartending and to support the bar more capably at peak.

Wine & Spirits Knowledge (WSET)

WSET (March 2021 to Present)

Completed a wine and spirits course covering tasting, styles and service, building the product knowledge to guide guests and support the bar with confidence well beyond the basics.
Highlights

Faster bar at peak

Reorganized the bar's stocking and restock routine, helping the team serve faster during peak hours. A well-stocked bar is what lets bartenders keep the drinks flowing.

Always one step ahead

Anticipates what bartenders need next so the bar never runs short mid-rush. Reading the bar and staying ahead is what makes a great barback.
Technical Skills
  • Bar Stocking
  • Stock Rotation
  • Garnish & Mixer Prep
  • Keg Changing
  • Glassware Running
  • Station Cleaning
  • Speed of Service
  • Responsible Service (TABC)
  • Teamwork
  • Cocktail Basics
Personal Skills
  • Hustle
  • Stamina
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Awareness
Activities & Interests

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