Andy Garriga
Bartender
Miami,FL
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Bartender
The Key Club
Miami, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Photographer
Self-employeed
Miami, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, retouch and control light and color properties of photos.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Bartender
Botanico Gin & Cookhouse
Miami, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Valet Driver
The Palace At Weston
Weston, FL
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Parked and retrieved cars carefully to prevent damage and avoid delays.
- Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
- Welcomed arriving guests and explained car retrieval procedures
Regional Leader
Primerica
Doral, FL
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
Server
Ichimi
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
Barista Manager
Coffee Beanery
Sawgrass, FL
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Developed coffee beverage menu, recipes, specialty coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing.
Assistant Manager
Wetzel's Pretzels
Sunrise, FL
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Skills
Outstanding Customer Service (6 years)
Product Knowledge
Anticipating Guest Needs
Multitasking
Communication
Liquor and wine knowledge
Lead Development
Client retention
Sales expertise
Timeline
Bartender - The Key Club
05.2022 - Current
Bartender - Botanico Gin & Cookhouse
08.2021 - 05.2022
Valet Driver - The Palace At Weston
04.2020 - 08.2021
Server - Ichimi
08.2019 - 04.2020
Regional Leader - Primerica
04.2018 - 08.2021
Barista Manager - Coffee Beanery
02.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager - Wetzel's Pretzels
12.2016 - 02.2018
Photographer - Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current