America Degabriel
Queens,NY
Summary
Meticulous Bartender with 7 years of experience in mixing and serving high-quality beverages 4 establishments. Quickly memorize pricing, recipes and mechanics of drink machines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender / Server
Cheapshots
149-05 Union Tpke Flushing, NY 11367 United State
11.2022 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
Bartender
Doha Bar & Lounge
38-34 31st St Long Island City, NY 11101 United S
10.2022 - Current
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender/ Server
CJS Bar & Lounger
137-09 Cross Bay Blvd Ozone Park, NY 11417 United
09.2022 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Server / Bartender
Villaggio Ristorante Italian Bistro
New York, NY
07.2020 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
Bartender
The Stonebridge
Whitestone, NY
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
Bartender
La Coya
Foresthills, NY
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
Bartender
Holy Guacamole
Astoria Queens , NY
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Education
Long Island City High School
Long Island City, NY09-2011
Skills
- Professional Service Standards
- Food and Beverage Service
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Menu Memorization
- Preparing Garnishes
- Classic Cocktails
- Cash Handling and Management
- Cocktail Service
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Engaging Customers
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Serving and Bussing
- Portion Sizes
- Bartending License
- Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
Certification
Food Handlers
Tips Certifications
ABC Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender / Server
Cheapshots
11.2022 - Current
Bartender
Doha Bar & Lounge
10.2022 - Current
Bartender/ Server
CJS Bar & Lounger
09.2022 - Current
Server / Bartender
Villaggio Ristorante Italian Bistro
07.2020 - Current
Bartender
The Stonebridge
04.2018 - 09.2022
Bartender
La Coya
04.2017 - 05.2018
Bartender
Holy Guacamole
09.2016 - 04.2017
Long Island City High School
Skills
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Age Verification
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Warm and Friendly
- Identification Requirements
- Greeting and Seating Guests
- Phone Inquiries