Andrew Garcia
Pasadena,California
Summary
Ambitious Beverage specialist with proven track record of creating successful wine & bar program operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Well-versed in menu design, staff training and creating innovative solutions to bar and wine program challenges. Extensive experience in hospitality and natural drive for building relationships with customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Manager, Wine Director, Bartender
The Raymond 1886
01.2020 - Current
- Managed staff and floor with high efficiency via excellent communication skills.
- Curated and trained staff on 200+ label wine lists and created programs to increase wine sales by over 40%
- Set up snf closed bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Handled large volumes of drink tickets with numerous intricate cocktails with out sacrificing quality of product or guest interactions.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Designed signature cocktails for seasonal menus and special events.
Beverage Director
The George
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective drink recommendations for guests.
- Created drink lists to raise profits and overall sales by more than 40%
- Created full beverage program from ground up and maintained high standards of service and quality throughout tenure.
Director and Owner
Your Bartend
10.2021 - Current
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Organizing and running both private events for clients, and sponsored pop-up events at venues resulting in sales over $5,000 per night.
- Marketing and networking to help facilitate growth of company and volume of guests at events.
- Creating custom drinks and menus to accommodate guests/events individual needs.
Wine and Spirits Specialist
Total Wine & More
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Represented establishment professionally with all guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
- Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
- Obtained strong knowledge on information regarding over 10,000 labels of spirits, beer and wine to be able to make proper recommendations to customers.
- Conducted product demonstrations and tastings to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Worked comfortably and efficiently on sales days over $250,000
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2017
- Awarded High Excellence in Music and Arts
- Continuing education in Viticulture, Enology and Food Science
Skills
- Responsible alcohol service
- Extensive Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Efficient Multitasking Abilities
- Inventory
- Sales expertise
- Excellent Bartending Technique
- Dining room management
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- TSP (Total Spirits Professional) certified through Total Wine & More
- Currently Pursuing WSET Level 3 Award in Wine,CMS, CSS, CWS, CWES & Cicerone Master certifications
- ABC RBS Certified
- ServSafe Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancementTimeline
Beverage Director - The George
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director and Owner - Your Bartend
10.2021 - Current
Wine and Spirits Specialist - Total Wine & More
08.2020 - 08.2021
Floor Manager, Wine Director, Bartender - The Raymond 1886
01.2020 - Current
Granada Hills Charter High School - High School Diploma,
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