Brett Conrad 🍸

Bar Manager and Mixologist

(208) 240-0015
bcbartending208@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile
@bcbartending

Experience

Bartender

XVIII
August 2022 – Present
GM: Lauren Connaughton

Head Bartender / Bar Manager

AC Hotel (Salt Lake City, UT)
April 2018 – June 2022
AGM: Mariana Fratta β€” (517) 974-3359

Event Bartender

Bacchus Event Services (Salt Lake City, UT)
August 2019 – March 2020
Manager: Gary James β€” (801) 499-3975

Freelance Bartending

Self-employed
2019 – Present

Liquor Inventory Manager / Barback

Lake Effect (Salt Lake City, UT)
January 2018 – March 2018
GM: Skyler Morris β€” (801) 532-2068

Bartender / Server

Fuji Hibachi & Sushi (Idaho Falls, ID)
August 2016 – January 2018
Supervisor: Jason Huang β€” (208) 523-3854

Bartender / Barback / Server / Doorman / Cook

The Celt Pub (Idaho Falls, ID)
November 2014 – June 2016
GM: Liza McGeachin β€” (208) 881-5128

Barback / Bouncer

Hurricanes (formerly The Peppertree Lounge) (Idaho Falls, ID)
August 2012 – November 2014
Owner: Rob Hannan β€” (208) 932-2973

Additional Qualifications

USBG Utah Chapter Vice President

August 2019 – Present
The United States Bartenders Guild is an education and career advancement resource helping bartenders to step into the next level of their professional endeavors.

USBG National Leadership Conference

Attended September 2019
Guild chapter leaders from across the country came together for an immersive educational experience designed to improve leadership, connect with esteemed professionals in the industry, and build the bartending community.

Nightclub and Bar Expo Conference – Las Vegas

Attended March 2017
One of the nation's largest bar conventions, showcasing innovation in bar, business, and beverage technologies on the expo floor, while hosting hours of classroom style seminars.

Volunteer Service

USBG Utah Chapter Council

2019 – 2020
I served as vice president of our local chapter of the bartenders guild. This position offered me the opportunity to help facilitate educational, networking, and community events throughout the service industry.

Mountain Brewers Beer Fest

2015 – Current
Alongside the North American Brewers Association, I volunteer for a benefit that raises over $100,000 annually for charities in Southeast Idaho.

Campari Negroni Week & Day of Service

2018 – 2019
I joined with bartenders from across Salt Lake to donate time with Catholic Community Services preparing and serving meals to those in need, including as many as 1500 meals.

Green Urban Lunch Box Fruit Share

2019 – Current
In sourcing fresh, sustainable ingredients, I volunteer my time harvesting produce across the Salt Lake Valley that goes to food banks and farmers markets to raise money for a sustainable tomorrow.

Skills

  • Bartending
  • Cocktail Creation
  • Cocktail Menu Design
  • Bar Management
  • Personel Management
  • Inventory Management

Awards

Patron International Cocktail Karaoke SLC
1st Runner Up 2019
Salt Lake Magazine: Farm to Glass*
Popular Vote 1st Runner Up 2018
Cocktail of the Night
1st Runner Up 2018
Dictador Rum Semi-Final and Masterclass
2nd Runner Up 2018
Chilled Magazine: Trumer Pils Contest
Honorable Mention 2018
Utah USBG Bartender Olympics
1st Place Team 2018
Martini Mayhem
Best Bourbon Cocktail 2018
Best Gin Cocktail 2017
Best Overall Judges Score 2017

Training

USBG Brand Sponsored Master Classes
May 2018 – Current
World Class Studios Online
November 2018
Utah Alcohol Safety Certification
October 2021-2024
Cicerone Certification Programβ„’ Certified Beer Server
December 2017
Abarabove Mixology Certification
May 2017
BarSmarts Bartender Education
Advanced Feb. 2017 | Online Dec. 2016
Idaho State ABC Alcohol Safety Training Certification
April 2015