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Bartender
Bruce Ruelas

Bruce Ruelas

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Qualified Bartender with robust background in hospitality and mixology. Successfully crafted diverse cocktails and ensured customer satisfaction, contributing to high repeat business. Demonstrated skills in customer service and inventory management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Nikkis Bar and Grill
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Head Bartender

Caps on Main
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Bartender

Club Feathers
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.

Barback

Club Feathers
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

Nikkis Bar and Grill
05.2022 - 10.2024

Head Bartender

Caps on Main
03.2021 - 04.2022

Bartender

Club Feathers
01.2019 - 02.2021

Barback

Club Feathers
09.2015 - 01.2019

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