Tradewinds Hospitality Services

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Introduction: My work stands out from others because I pay attention to the small details necessary for a successful party. (I.E) Q: How good is a martini without the proper garnishment and a swizzle stick? A: Pretty good, but much better with a couple of fresh juicy olives!! I provide musical ambiance when the client forgets to cover that detail etc... I enjoy getting to meet new friends, and the satisfaction of helping make your special event more memorable.

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Hired 76 times

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6 employees

21 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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Lance D.

Oct 18, 2021

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Rich and Tom were great. They made my wife's 50th birthday celebration extra special. They are professional, personable, and very good at what they do. They go the extra mile you make sure everyone is taken care of. Would recommend them highly if you are thinking about hosting a party with a bartender. Cheers guys!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Coolers • Glassware

Bartending

Amy t.

Jun 7, 2018

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Richard was fantastic! We needed a bartender for our small wedding and Richard was perfect fit. He was very easy to work with and above and beyond accommodating. We had a fairly simple bar with beer and wine only so instead of just standing around, he started helping to tidy up the whole venue. He even bussed some tables! We were so surprised and impressed. He was also very kind to our guests. We will definitely be hiring Richard again if we have another event.

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Bride or groom • Wedding reception • Low key / casual • Public venue • Beer • Wine • Host will supply the drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Disposable cups

Bartending

Kristie H.

Nov 1, 2016

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We hired Richard to bartend a party of about 50 adults. He was great!! His drinks were on par, he supplied me a list of alcohol that would serve my clients, he stayed late and cleaned up !! I will definitely hire Richard for all my future bartending needs

Tradewinds Hospitality Services's reply

Kristie, You are a stellar client. I am happy to provide you service anytime you need it.

Bartending

Eileen L.

May 9, 2016

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Rich was AMAZING!! He brought an assistant with him, James... also great! Best idea ever was to hire a service to handle the bartending for our son's 30th birthday party as the list of guests grew to over 100!! We looked into the idea of hiring a bartender only about a week before the event. Rich spent almost an hour on the phone discussing their services and exploring our needs to confirm for us that hiring someone was the right fit. There was no doubt after the first phone call. Rich was easy to contact leading up to the party and provided a list of alcohol and amounts he recommended to suit our needs. They were well prepared and efficient. Rich made sure everyone was taken care of throughout the night of the party. Professional, respectful, and approachable!! Will definitely hire again if we have another large gathering, especially at our home. They really saved the day!!! Thank you again to Rich and James for helping us to make this event so memorable and incredibly special for everyone!!

Tradewinds Hospitality Services's reply

Eileen, Thank you very much for the complimentary review. I very much appreciate your comments, and Look forward to serving you again in the future.

Bartending

Marisa G.

Oct 29, 2017

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Richard is more than a bartender he is outgoing, an over deliverer and service star! We were so amazed at his attentiveness he was walking around making sure everyone was taken care of. Which he didn't have to do. He was easy to talk to and also made everyone feel great. I was very pleased with his service and I would hire him again if I needed to. I appreciate that sometimes people can have a little too much of a good time and he was very patient. I would encourage anyone who needs to hire a bartender who really cares about the customers experience you hire Richard.

Tradewinds Hospitality Services's reply

Thank you Marisa. I appreciate the nice comments. It was a pleasure to be of service to you!

Bartending

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Rich Kolesar

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I base rates on proximity to destination as well as on industry standard hourly amounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I conduct a 30 minute phone consultation with client to discuss party details and drink / food menu. After phone consult, I compile a list of product for the event and email to client to help in their planning stages. Upon arriving at event location, I allow 1 hour prior to guest arrival for prep and bar set up.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have formal bartending training through National Bartending Schools of America. In addition, I have been providing personal bartending service since 1993 and have worked bartending at 4 different resort hotel brands.

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