Antonio Alarcon
Los Angeles,C.A
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
De Buena Planta
01.2023 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
Bikeshed Moto Co
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Initially hired as a barback but quickly moved up to bartender position due to my great interest in the craft of cocktails
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server/Inventory/Bartender
Colori Kitchen
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner. (fluent in spanish)
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Assistant Manager/Barista
Coolest Boba
06.2018 - 01.2020
- I was able to work side by side with the owners of a brand new business
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits. (flyers, street promotion, social media, community outreach)
Education
Associates/ADT - Business
LACC
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
HS Diploma -
Manual Arts HS
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Food Handler / RBS
- mise en place
- Menu Memorization
- Employee Coaching
- Menu Development
- Inventory Control
References
- Joshua Hernandez, (323) 640-5843
- Madeline Sabo, (517) 914-0530
- Enrico Glaudo, (310) 612-8688
Timeline
Lead Bartender
De Buena Planta
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Bikeshed Moto Co
01.2022 - 01.2023
Server/Inventory/Bartender
Colori Kitchen
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager/Barista
Coolest Boba
06.2018 - 01.2020
Associates/ADT - Business
LACC
HS Diploma -
Manual Arts HS