Brian Barajas
Gaslamp Breakfast Company
San Diego,CA
3
years of professional experience
Offering strong work ethic and readiness to learn and grow in bustling bar environment. Brings ability to quickly understand bar operations and assist with restocking and cleaning. Ready to use and develop organizational and multitasking skills in Barback role.
Work History
Barback
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted bartenders in preparing and serving beverages during high-volume events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring efficient operations.
- Stocked and replenished supplies, optimizing inventory management for peak service times.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience through prompt service.
- Monitored alcohol inventory levels, assisting in timely reordering processes.
- Provided exceptional support to bartenders by anticipating needs and resolving issues swiftly.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on bar equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during service hours.
Bartender
3 Years 1 Month- Implemented streamlined bar processes, improving service speed during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, ensuring positive outcomes and brand loyalty.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Expo Runner
3 Years 1 Month- Coordinated timely delivery of food orders to service staff, ensuring optimal guest satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to kitchen staff, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in high-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new runners on procedures and best practices for effective service delivery.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing effective communication protocols between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Ensured order accuracy for guest satisfaction, double-checking plates before delivery.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully under stress, ensuring all orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Managed high-volume order tickets, prioritizing tasks for efficient workflow during peak hours.
Education
No Degree - Structural Engineering
High School Diploma
- 4.33 GPA
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
Skills
Efficient multitasking
Cleaning and sanitation
Garnish preparation
Flexible schedule
Stock rotation
Glassware organization
Supply replenishment
Basic mixology
Bussing tables
Fast-paced environment
Bartender backup
Bar supply replenishment
Timeline
Barback
Bubs at the Ballpark
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Bartender
Gaslamp Breakfast Company
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Expo Runner
Gaslamp Breakfast Company
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
University of California, San Diego
No Degree from Structural Engineering
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Montgomery Senior High School
High School Diploma
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