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Bartender

Ariel Valenzuela

Grovetown,GA

Summary

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and a demonstrated willingness to work in a team environment. Proficient in computers, technology and learning to operate new equipment. Highly flexible in terms of job responsibilities. Strong work ethic, fast learner, responsible and reliable. Bilingual english/spanish

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

TopGolf
Augusta, GA
07.2022 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.

Server/Bartender

Chop House Steak & Seafood
Augusta, GA
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Bussed and reset tables/bar tops to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Server

Docs Porchside
Grovetown, GA
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transaction.

Waitstaff

Brandon Wilde Retirement Home
Evans, GA
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Picking up phones and making reservations
  • Leveraged knowledge of table clearing techniques such as napkin folding and refilling condiments to reset table during and after dining service.
  • Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
  • Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Server

Waffle House
Augusta, GA
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Georgia Cyber Academy

Certification - Bartending

LBS Bartending School
Augusta, GA
07.2022 - Current

Skills

    Responsible alcohol service

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Timeline

Bartender

TopGolf
07.2022 - Current

Certification - Bartending

LBS Bartending School
07.2022 - Current

Server/Bartender

Chop House Steak & Seafood
10.2021 - 05.2022

Server

Docs Porchside
08.2021 - 10.2021

Waitstaff

Brandon Wilde Retirement Home
02.2021 - 08.2021

Server

Waffle House
02.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Georgia Cyber Academy

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