ANDRES M SALDARRIAGA TORO
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
La Fortaleza
10.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
Server
Noches De Colombia
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Machinery Operator
Baby Time International Mattress
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Safely used T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
Education
TIPS Training For Intervention Procedures
360 Training
Online02.2023
Bartending
Shake & Pour Bartending School LLC
Bloomfield, NJ03.2022
Accounting And Finance Technologist
SENA
Risaralda, Colombia12.2008
Accounting Assistant
SENA
Risaralda, Colombia12.2003
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nuestra Señora De La Presentación
Risaralda, Colombia11.2002
Skills
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Good Conversationalist
- Health Code Compliance
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Liquor Law Compliance
- High-Volume Environments
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Bartending License
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Engaging Customers
- Professional Service Standards
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Storage Processes
- Customer Service
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
- Guest Satisfaction
- Hospitality Service Expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Bartender
La Fortaleza
10.2021 - Current
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
03.2020 - 05.2021
Server
Noches De Colombia
03.2020 - 05.2021
Machinery Operator
Baby Time International Mattress
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
10.2017 - 03.2019
Bartender
Noches De Colombia
07.2015 - 05.2017
TIPS Training For Intervention Procedures
360 Training
Bartending
Shake & Pour Bartending School LLC
Accounting And Finance Technologist
SENA
Accounting Assistant
SENA
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nuestra Señora De La Presentación
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