Alejandro Baena
San Diego,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barback
The Lionshare
San Diego
01.2023 - Current
- Set up whole bar for service including changing kegs, juicing, making home made syrups and cordials.
- Arrange linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Provide friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintain event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
Bartender
Georges At The Cove
La Jolla, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Cure
New Orleans, LA
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Bar Apprenticed in this James Beard winning bar program covering every spirit possible.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bar Manager
Elizabeths
New Orleans
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Banquet Captain
Black Pearl Catering
New Orleans, LA
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
San Diego06.2011
Skills
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Manager Experience
- Banquet Coordination
- Cocktail Knowledge
- Staff Training Capabilities
- Strong Communication
Certification
- RBS Certified
- San Diego Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Barback
The Lionshare
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Georges At The Cove
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
Cure
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bar Manager
Elizabeths
01.2018 - 03.2020
Banquet Captain
Black Pearl Catering
12.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School