Candace Balido
Portland
Summary
Experienced and high-energy bartender with over 10 years of success in high-volume nightclubs, lounges, and fine-dining establishments. Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service, drive sales, and create memorable guest experiences. Strong leadership skills, excellent multitasking abilities, and a deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and bar operations. Consistently exceeds sales goals and fosters guest retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender
Menage / Club 54
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Lead bartender at high-volume nightclub
- Responsible for opening, preparation and closing bar procedures
- Highest sales
- Excellent guest retention abilities
- Prepared and served a wide variety of cocktails, beer, and wine while engaging with guests to enhance their experience.
- Managed high-volume rush hours with efficiency and accuracy, ensuring timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness, stocked bar supplies, and followed sanitation and safety regulations.
- Handled cash, credit card transactions, and balanced cash register at the end of shifts.
- Trained new bartenders and servers on drink preparation and customer service standards
Lead Bartender
Cheetahs
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Led bar operations in a trendy, high-energy exotic bikini nightclub.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to streamline daily operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Provided a fun and engaging atmosphere, maximizing customer satisfaction and bar revenue.
Bartender / Server
Casa Bona
10.2005 - 02.2006
- Delivered exceptional service in a fine-dining setting, specializing in high-end, authentic Italian cuisine, cocktails and wine. at a popular fine-dining Italian restaurant.
- Ensured excellent guest experiences through personalized service and menu recommendations.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender / Server
Cocktails
03.2004 - 02.2006
- Managed high-volume bar and restaurant lounge service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory to reduce loss and optimize stock levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Entertainment Management/Development
UCLA
Westwood, CA03-2015
4 Year Program - Film, TV, Production & Lab
Lee Strasberg Institute
West Hollywood, CA01.2010
Skills
- High-volume bartending & speed service
- Classic & craft cocktail preparation
- Strong sales & upselling techniques
- Guest retention & VIP customer service
- Opening & closing procedures
- Inventory management & loss prevention
- Experience with POS systems
- Strong team leadership & training
- Flexible schedule & ability to work under pressure
- Cleanliness standards
- Expert mixology
- Food service
- Bar equipment maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Food handling certification
- Safe food handling procedures
- Cocktail development
- Bar service preparation
- Team collaboration and multitasking
Certification
OLCC
Oregon Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Menage / Club 54
04.2007 - 04.2014
Lead Bartender
Cheetahs
03.2006 - 02.2007
Bartender / Server
Casa Bona
10.2005 - 02.2006
Bartender / Server
Cocktails
03.2004 - 02.2006
4 Year Program - Film, TV, Production & Lab
Lee Strasberg Institute
Associate of Arts - Business Entertainment Management/Development
UCLA
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