Annelle Bojorquez
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Specialty Bartender with over 15 years of expertise in crafting innovative cocktails, providing exceptional customer service, and managing bar operations. Adept at creating a vibrant atmosphere, training staff, and ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction.
Outgoing Bartender with experience working both FOH and BOH. Focused and hardworking team member knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation guidelines. Commended for having solid attendance record and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Server, Bartender
Aramark Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Grove of Anaheim
- Liaison between Head Chef, Management, and Touring Production
- Supporting staff and Food and Beverage Department for Private events, Banquets concerts
- Mixing drinks, pouring beer and wine, and preparing non-alcoholic drinks
- Grove of Anaheim
Fine Dining Bartender and Server
Wilson Creek Winery and Banquet Department
01.2021 - Current
- Senior Bartender and Server for Weddings, special events and corporate events
- Mixing drinks, pouring beer and wine, and preparing non-alcoholic drinks
- Maintained extensive knowledge of 30+ menu items, ranging from the origin of ingredients to cooking
- Ensured customer satisfaction, serving wine and cocktail pairing for 7-course meals
- Consistently achieved top sales performance by recommending premium dishes and pairings to guests
Spectra Bartender
Orange County Fair Grounds/ Pacific Amphitheatre
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Senior Bartender and Server for Weddings, special events and corporate events
- Bottle Server and Bartender for OC Fight Club monthly events
- Supporting staff and Food and Beverage Department for concerts and festivals
- Mixing drinks, pouring beer and wine, and preparing non-alcoholic drinks
Hospitality/Banquet Coordinator
Key Club Casino Morongo Entertainment Venue
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Played key role in a team that successfully handled nightly service for up to 200 guests with premium service standards
- Presented each course to exacting standards established by the chef to create a rich, fulfilling experience or diner
- Maintained extensive knowledge of 30+ menu items, ranging from the origin of ingredients to cooking
- Ensured customer satisfaction, serving 7-course meals
Skills
- Specialize in Corporate Conventions, examples include The CHOC Gala, Private events like weddings and venue buyouts, as well as Festivals like Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival festivals, Doheny Beach Festivals like Palm Tree festival and Ohana Festival
- Accustomed to meeting high sales minimums in a fast-paced environment with the highest customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Guest engagement
- Strong multitasking
- Team player attitude
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Team training and development
- Drink preparation techniques
Certification
RBS and Food Handler certification
Timeline
Senior Server, Bartender
Aramark Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
Fine Dining Bartender and Server
Wilson Creek Winery and Banquet Department
01.2021 - Current
Spectra Bartender
Orange County Fair Grounds/ Pacific Amphitheatre
01.2010 - 01.2020
Hospitality/Banquet Coordinator
Key Club Casino Morongo Entertainment Venue
01.2005 - 01.2010