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Bartender

Asahi Chinen

Walnut,CA

Summary

Professional bartender with experience in large scale dining establishments. Committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Bilingual in English & Japanese, excelled in upselling beverage promotions, surpassing sales goals with a blend of liquor knowledge and an engaging personality. Well versed mixologist with diverse arsenal of memorized drink recipes both classic and modern. Demonstrates a strong team player attitude and multitasking capabilities in fast-paced environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Elevate Lounge
06.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.

Bartender

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
10.2016 - 08.2024
  • Closed out cash register with accuracy and prepared cashier report.
  • Received several beverage orders nightly from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests while keeping up with bar orders.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.

Bartender

Luxe City Center Hotel
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Described food and drink specials to guests with enthusiasm and appeal.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and cash properly accounted for.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Bartender

Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
05.2007 - 05.2010
  • Described food and drink specials to guests with enthusiasm and appeal.
  • Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.

Education

Walnut High School
Walnut, CA
2001

Some College (No Degree) -

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Skills

  • Bilingual in English & Japanese
  • Engaging personality
  • Aloha & Micros POS
  • Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
  • Strong multitasking in busy environment
  • Creative mixology
  • Classic cocktails
  • Fast learner
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and Tolerance

Certification

  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling
  • Tips certification
  • RBS certification

Timeline

Bartender

Elevate Lounge
06.2022 - Current

Bartender

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
10.2016 - 08.2024

Bartender

Luxe City Center Hotel
04.2014 - 09.2016

Bartender

Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
05.2007 - 05.2010

Walnut High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Mt. San Antonio College

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