Aaron Llamas
San Diego,CA
Summary
Bartender with experience working in fast-paced, high-volume live event and nightlife environments. Skilled at providing efficient, attentive guest service while keeping drinks consistent, pours accurate, and the bar clean and well-stocked. Reliable and focused behind the bar, with experience handling cash sales, ID verification, responsible alcohol service, and inventory. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, staying organized under pressure, and maintaining a positive experience for guests throughout busy shifts. Proven ability to maintain strong service and generate $3,000+ in sales during 4–5 hour shifts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Pechenga Arena
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise bartending staff during hockey games, concerts, and other high-volume events.Manage the assigned bar operation, ensuring the bar is fully stocked, organized, and ready before doors open.Monitor and control liquor, beer, wine, and mixer inventory before, during, and after each event.Perform accurate inventory counts and communicate shortages, overages, or discrepancies to management.
- Control product waste and over-pouring to minimize inventory loss and maintain profitability.Ensure consistent drink quality and presentation across all bartenders.
- Attend all pre-shift meetings covering event expectations, specials, responsible alcohol service, assignments, and operational procedures.Assign bartenders to stations and adjust staffing based on crowd volume and customer demand.Ensure responsible alcohol service, including monitoring intoxicated guests and following venue policies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, including wells, speed rails, coolers, liquor shelves, glassware, and work surfaces.Coordinate with management, security, servers, runners, and other stadium staff to keep bar operations running smoothly.
- Monitor sales and product movement throughout the event to identify high-demand items and prevent running out of products.Secure and properly store alcohol and bar supplies before, during, and after events.
- Complete closing procedures, including inventory counts, securing product, cleaning, cash-handling procedures, and shutting down the bar.Report inventory discrepancies, damaged product, excessive waste, equipment issues, or staff concerns to management.
Bartender
House of Blues
San Diego, CA And Las Vegas
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided a fast high level of service both at server wells and guest bars
- Poured a four count 1 ounce pour to adequately to meet all necessary live nation alcoholic beverage regulations
- Remained constantly vigilant to ensure all guests meet legal drinking age requirements upon serving
- Prepared set up appropriately at start or bar shift to ensure success during shift
- Remained vigilant and ensured bar was consistently tidy and organized
- Kept all necessary bar items, garnishes and bottles properly stocked at all times of service
- Displayed superior bartending skills and speed during high volume events of 1500+ guests and sold upwards of 3K in 4-5 hours of service
Bartender
Piranna Night Club-Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Displayed superior bartending skills and speed during high volume club nights of 2000+ guests and sold upwards of 3K in 4-5 hours of service
- Provided a fast high level of service both at server wells and guest bars
- Kept all necessary bar items, garnishes and bottles properly stocked at all times of service
- Poured a four count 1 ounce pour to adequately to meet all necessary club alcoholic beverages regulations
- Remained constantly vigilant to ensure all guests meet legal drinking age requirements upon serving
- Prepared set up appropriately at start or bar shift to ensure success during shift
- Remained vigilant and ensured bar was consistently tidy and organized
Education
Gaslamp Bartending School
Kerny Mesa 07-2026
Skills
Inventory control
Toast
Clover
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Pechenga Arena
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
House of Blues
01.2019 - 12.2023
Bartender
Piranna Night Club-Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 04.2022
Gaslamp Bartending School