Armando Sanchez Castelan
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a strong focus on enhancing guest satisfaction through expert mixology and proactive service. Proven ability to maintain an organized bar environment while training staff in drink preparation and customer engagement. Committed to fostering customer loyalty and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hundredfold
Long Island City, New York
10.2024 - Current
- Crafted signature cocktails and customized drinks, enhancing guest experience for diverse clientele.
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and drinks to support guest satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained new staff on drink prep methods and customer service basics.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on drink preparation and customer service.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders, facilitating timely inventory control.
- Worked with kitchen staff to align food and drink service for better guest flow.
- Handled cash accurately and completed shift-end accounting with care.
Server/ Bartender
PJ Clark’s Lincoln Square
Newark, New York
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Mixed and served beverages according to established recipes and standards.
Bartender
Dos Camino
New York, New York
04.2020 - 05.2025
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate drink orders with food service.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments efficiently.
Bartender
Manero nightclub
Newark, New York
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained composure during busy periods to ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Arranged bottles and glasses on the bar for optimal visual appeal and accessibility.
- Oversaw bar inventory and ordered supplies to ensure consistent availability for operations.
Bartender
Empellon
Newark, New York
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings, and special promotions.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
Bartender/ Server
Sarabeth tribeca
Newark, New York
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Server
PJ Clarke's
Newark, New York
09.2009 - 11.2014
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt HighSchool
The Bronx, NY04-2007
Skills
- Guest seating
- Mixology
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Drink preparation
- Beverage knowledge
- Menu development
- POS operation
- Team collaboration
- Food service
Certification
- TIPS Certificate
- Food Handler Certificate
- Servsafe Alcohol Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
Hundredfold
10.2024 - Current
Bartender
Manero nightclub
10.2023 - 08.2024
Server/ Bartender
PJ Clark’s Lincoln Square
01.2023 - 08.2025
Bartender
Dos Camino
04.2020 - 05.2025
Bartender
Empellon
12.2017 - 05.2019
Bartender/ Server
Sarabeth tribeca
08.2015 - 09.2017
Server
PJ Clarke's
09.2009 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt HighSchool