Benjamin Garza
Culver City,CA
Summary
Results-driven customer service professional with over 18 years of experience, including a decade in restaurant and bar management. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. Strong verbal and written communication skills complemented by proficiency in various computer systems, such as Aloha. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Marina del Rey, CA
05.2022 - Current
- As a manager I am in charge of the BOH and FOH
- I tend to both areas if needed
- I am in charge of bar schedule and L.B.W
- Menu
- I also control function of restaurant, including labor, sales and daily restaurant duties: opening and closing, etc
- Involved in other departments, such as Health and Safety, HR, and weekly meetings with all other managers, all to help success of the restaurant
Bar Manager /Head Bartender
Café del Rey
Marina del Rey, CA
02.2012 - 03.2020
- Tend bar for servers and guests while promptly fulfilling any additional requests.
- Complete food and drink orders with speed and efficiency.
- Keeping up with running side work and closing duties, as well as hand crafted cocktails.
- Monthly inventory and meetings with other managers, and cooperate leaders.
Bartender
The Daily Pint
Santa Monica, CA
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Tend bar for guests, while maintaining a clean and safe work area
- Responsible for opening and closing duties, which includes inventory and stocking
- Extensive knowledge of whiskey and beer menu
Bartender / Bar Manager
The Daily Grill
Santa Monica, CA
04.2009 - 02.2012
- In charge of the cocktail menu
- Making schedules for bartenders
- Responsible for cleaning duties and fresh fruit program
- Also tend bar for guests and servers
Education
Associates Degree - Nutrition and Fitness
Del Mar Community College
C.C., TX05-1996
High School Diploma -
W.B. Ray High School
Corpus Christi, TX05-1994
Skills
- Relationship building
- Professional and courteous in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication
- Proficient in computer systems (Aloha, DD etc)
- Microsoft Word
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
Personal Information
Total Experience: Over eighteen years experience in customer service, with 10 years in the restaurant and bar industry, including management.
Affiliations
I enjoy exercise, golf, outdoor life and cooking.
Certification
Certified personal trainer, ACE fitness. org
Timeline
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
05.2022 - Current
Bartender
The Daily Pint
08.2016 - 01.2019
Bar Manager /Head Bartender
Café del Rey
02.2012 - 03.2020
Bartender / Bar Manager
The Daily Grill
04.2009 - 02.2012
Associates Degree - Nutrition and Fitness
Del Mar Community College
High School Diploma -
W.B. Ray High School
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