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Alberto Fuentes

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced customer service and hospitality professional. Successful in coordinating operations within diverse teams. Skilled in customer service and retention. An effective communicator with 20+yrs in the service industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

Edgewater Grill
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed bar operations for waterfront restaurant at Seaport Village San Diego. $8M annual sales
  • Coordinated with management team in planning banquets & special events
  • Streamlined operations by adjusting inventory
  • Negotiated with multiple vendors in ordering all related bar supplies
  • Led training sessions for onboarding staff
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff at all times

Hotel Food & Beverage Manager

The Commerce Casino & Hotel
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated with management team in oversight of f&b service room for 24/7 casino and hotel
  • Implemented and administered use of menu QR codes and online ordering system
  • Coordinated with suppliers and vendors in re-establishing indoor operations post-pandemic
  • Assisted in roll-out of sourcing and inventory management system
  • Implemented service and operation protocols enhancing scheduling efficiency for 24hr operation

Assistant General Manager

Westside Tavern
11.2016 - 11.2020
  • Assisted in managing operations of West Los Angeles tavern and event space. $8M annual sales
  • Controlled purchases and inventory of bar & wine list while negotiating with multiple vendors
  • Advised and led team of restaurant and catering managers
  • Coordinated with facility management in maintaining safety and operations
  • Conducted performance evaluations and reviews
  • Organized & maintained Aloha POS system operation
  • Reviewed and processed payroll
  • Audited and maintained records for daily financials and cash flow

Restaurant Manager

Currant American Brasserie
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Directed staff of 40-50 in 120-seat, contemporary downtown brasserie. $2M annual sales
  • Effectively managed & maintained full bar and wine list of 100+ offerings
  • Negotiated with multiple vendors in purchasing and controlling cost
  • Created all menus utilizing Adobe InDesign
  • Implemented concierge beverage service for Sofia Hotel

Food & Beverage Supervisor

R.A. Rauch & Associates; The Lafayette Hotel
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Led and directed team members in 3-meal hotel restaurant and pool
  • Controlled purchases and inventory for alcohol and bar supplies
  • Managed guest feedback to implement positive operational changes

Food & Beverage Supervisor/Bartender

The Grand Del Mar
07.2007 - 11.2013
  • Effectively led and trained f&b team, promoting excellent service in hybrid golf/night club venue and members lounge
  • Coordinated with suppliers in ordering f&b for golf club
  • Managed weekly catering events
  • Consulted with Forbes trainers in formation of service standards

Timeline

Bar Manager

Edgewater Grill
04.2022 - 01.2025

Hotel Food & Beverage Manager

The Commerce Casino & Hotel
05.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant General Manager

Westside Tavern
11.2016 - 11.2020

Restaurant Manager

Currant American Brasserie
09.2014 - 11.2016

Food & Beverage Supervisor

R.A. Rauch & Associates; The Lafayette Hotel
04.2014 - 09.2014

Food & Beverage Supervisor/Bartender

The Grand Del Mar
07.2007 - 11.2013

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