Ashley Aguilar
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented leader dedicated to enhancing team performance through effective support and motivation of bar staff. With 22 years of extensive experience in the bar and restaurant industry, expertise includes training and mentoring team members to achieve excellence. Recognized for a positive, upbeat leadership style that fosters collaboration and clear communication, combined with deep knowledge of service standards. Committed to creating an engaging work environment that drives individual and team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Manager
Catching Flights/Icons Sports Grill
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on beverage orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with regular patrons through personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing staff and promptly addressing guest concerns.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
Bartender/Trainer/Manager
Parkway Bar and Grill
05.2010 - 05.2022
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving patrons in a timely and friendly manner.
- Appropriately suggested items to increase sales.
- Developed mentorship program to pair experienced bartenders with newcomers for guidance and support.
- Contributed to business growth by generating ideas for marketing initiatives that helped attract new patrons while retaining existing clientele base.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among bartenders by organizing regular collaboration meetings and fostering open communication channels.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
Server/Bartender/Server Trainer
Pumphouse Brewery
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Suggested additional items to customers as appropriate to increase sales.
- Assisted co-workers in a team work environment. All hands in, all hands out.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Skillfully anticipated and addressed guest service needs.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
RMCAD
Denver, COReal Estate
Forum School of Real Estate
Chandler, AZSkills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive learner
- Experienced professionalism
- Innovative resource management
- Reliable team member
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective time prioritization
- Efficient task management
- Adaptable learner
- Title 4 Alcohol Certification
- Food Handler's Card
Timeline
Bartender Manager
Catching Flights/Icons Sports Grill
05.2023 - 01.2026
Server/Bartender/Server Trainer
Pumphouse Brewery
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bartender/Trainer/Manager
Parkway Bar and Grill
05.2010 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
RMCAD
Real Estate
Forum School of Real Estate