Our Bardtenders
Jon Mateer
Jon has been bartending for more than a decade and has recently made St. Augustine, Florida his home. For Jon, nothing is more important than education in this industry. Whether that education is applied toward product knowledge, hospitality, personal growth, or mental health. "The key to success in this industry is to challenge yourself to learn something new each and every day and to continue to grow as an individual and professional," according to Jon. "Bartending isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle full of adventure and amazing opportunities. To be part of this industry is to be part of a family of professionals that you can find anywhere in the world." Jon will always be the first one to tell you that he feels lucky to have found a career that is also his passion. "Work isn’t work when you love what you’re doing," he says.
Instagram: @VodkaPaysMyBills
Twitter: @VodkaPaysMyBills
Brandon McDonald
Coming up on 15 years in the service industry, Brandon’s focus has always been hospitality first. After spending a decade in Gainesville, Florida running various bar programs, Brandon made the move to Denver to continue to grow his craft. Now, Brandon has returned home to Florida to bring everything he’s learned over the years to fruition. For Brandon, “The biggest measure of a bartender is their hospitality. Guests will always remember great food and beverages, but they’ll always come back for exceptional service and even better memories. Everything else is just liquids in cups.”
Instagram: _liquidsincups
Dale Trishman
Dale resides in Newberry, FL where he has been working in banking and finance for the past seven years after making a career change from hospitality industry. Most importantly, Dale has been playing Dungeons & Dragons as a player and Dungeon Master for nearly a decade. With that experience, Dale frequently finds himself being the DM for a lot of first time and new players, and loves sharing the experience of what D&D can truly be. Equipped with an enthusiasm to role play goofy characters and improvise the unplanned scenarios his players throw at him - it's most important to Dale that he ensures his players are just having fun at the table.
Instagram: @Whats_The_Dale
Twitter: @Whats_The_Dale
Scott Haupt
Scott is a local Floridian born and raised in St. Augustine. Even though he has just recently entered the bartending profession, Scott has quickly found a home within the service industry. Scott has a BFA in Theater Arts and approaches bartending as much more than just serving ing drinks; but rather giving the customer an entertaining experience that will leave them with a smile on their face. Scott began bartending four years ago, Scott found a love for Dungeons & Dragons and has enjoyed playing ever since. He’s ready for you to join us in our fantasy world, now let’s roll some dice!
Instagram: @c.scott.roll