CHRIS ABINSAY
Hospitality
Austin,TX
Summary
Adaptable Beverage Operator with 10+ years handling everything from product distribution to staff management and daily operations. Proficient at predicting customer demand by using historical data. Maintains excellent inventory levels to consistently safeguard product availability without generating waste or overspending.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Bartender
Fixe Southern House
10.2023 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Spaceport Restaurant Attendant
Space Exploration Technologies, SpaceX
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Ordering, receiving, and maintaining par levels for the bar(s) and site events
- Create seasonal cocktails for bar menu and bartend during hours of operation
- Assist in the set up, execution, and break down of events of all levels.
Manager
Azul Rooftop Poolbar, Westin
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed floor operations while attending to guests of the hotel
- Keeping up with associate certifications monthly and quarterly while ensuring their knowledge of company standards are up-to-date
- Assisted in the execution of events that utilized the outlet
- Planning and preparing for activations during peak season
Supervisor
Stella San Jac Restaurant, Westin
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Daily monitoring of BOH and FOH integration via Master Walk, meal period line checks, & sales mix reports
- Directed a team of leads while overseeing staff in 4 departments
- Enriched staff with continued product education via menu tastings, beverage training, and wine tastings giving them not only knowledge but the opportunity to help select oncoming products to push sales
- Supported associates with visual strategy board to reflect daily training topics, monthly projected forecast, satisfaction ratings, sales goals initiatives, and weekly individual sales tracker.
Education
University of Texas, Northwest Vista Community College
San Antonio, TX 01.2009 - 01.2011
Earl Warren High School
San Antonio, TX 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Logistics/Inventory
Ordering/Receiving
Beverage Menu Creation
Bartending
Bar Systems Operations
Catering/Banquets/Event Planning
Additional Information
- Professional references available upon request/More employment history available
Certification
TABC Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Fixe Southern House
10.2023 - Current
Spaceport Restaurant Attendant
Space Exploration Technologies, SpaceX
02.2021 - 08.2023
Manager
Azul Rooftop Poolbar, Westin
02.2019 - 05.2020
Supervisor
Stella San Jac Restaurant, Westin
03.2018 - 02.2019
University of Texas, Northwest Vista Community College
01.2009 - 01.2011
Earl Warren High School
08.2005 - 05.2009