Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Alejandro Baena

San Diego,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barback

The Lionshare
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
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
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
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
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 Diego
06.2011

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
Alejandro Baena