Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Bartender
Carla  Ramirez

Carla Ramirez

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated, high energy Bartender with strengths in customer service, sales and promotion strategies. Multitasking leader versed in interacting with customers, taking orders and serving food and drinks. Leads dining room personnel in providing timely and courteous service. Solid background in the Food and Beverage industry. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Bartender

Compass Group- Flik at AT&T Hotel
Austin , Texas
2023.11 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Suite Bartender (Seasonal)

Compass Group- Levy, RS3 and Legends Hospitality
Arlington , TX
2023.06 - Current
  • Job sites include Texas Motor Speedway, HEB Center, Rangers Stadium and AT&T Stadium
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Bartender

The Hilton-Southlake Town Square
Southlake , TX
2023.08 - 2023.10
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.

Bartender

DFW Airport
Grapevine , TX
2023.03 - 2023.08
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Bartender/Server/Cashier/Shift Leader

DNC at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Austin , TX
2018.02 - 2023.02
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Leveraged proper serving etiquette to promote inviting dining atmosphere.
  • Provided exceptional service to extremely high volume of daily customers.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain clean dining area.
  • Directed and assisted in general dining room cleaning and sanitation.
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
  • Trained and acclimated new servers to restaurant's culture and operations.

Lead Cocktail Server

Marriott- The W Austin
Austin , TX
2017.07 - 2017.11

Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.

  • Assessed patrons' needs to always provide friendly, proactive service.
  • Took drink orders from tables and bar area and relayed to bartenders.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained tidiness and organization throughout bar area.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Cleaned tables after service and quickly resetting supplies to maintain restaurant and service flow.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.

Lounge/Pool/Banquet Bartender

Lakeway Resort and Spa
Austin , TX
2017.01 - 2017.09
  • Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
  • Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
  • Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
  • Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
  • Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
  • Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcallen High School
Mcallen, TX
05.1995

Some College (No Degree) -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Identification Regulation Knowledge
  • Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Menu Memorization and Presentation
  • Effective Customer Upselling
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Efficient Service
  • Patron Satisfaction
  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Organizational Ability

Certification

  • TABC Certification - Expires 03/09/2024
  • Food Handler Certification - Expires 06/14/2025

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

Compass Group- Flik at AT&T Hotel
2023.11 - Current

Bartender

The Hilton-Southlake Town Square
2023.08 - 2023.10

Suite Bartender (Seasonal)

Compass Group- Levy, RS3 and Legends Hospitality
2023.06 - Current

Bartender

DFW Airport
2023.03 - 2023.08

Bartender/Server/Cashier/Shift Leader

DNC at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
2018.02 - 2023.02

Lead Cocktail Server

Marriott- The W Austin
2017.07 - 2017.11

Lounge/Pool/Banquet Bartender

Lakeway Resort and Spa
2017.01 - 2017.09

High School Diploma -

Mcallen High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Austin Community College
  • TABC Certification - Expires 03/09/2024
  • Food Handler Certification - Expires 06/14/2025
Carla Ramirez