Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender / Server
La Kebrada
Fresno, Clovis, CA
11.2020 - Current
Bartender and server. Responsible to serve tables & bar.
Manage and take responsibility for the restaurant & perform not only bar duties, but also serve, bus, cashier, host duties, answer the phone taking reservations, catering orders, and to go orders. When not busy tending to customers I keep busy with general cleaning and maintaining of the bar / restaurant.
Set up bar & prep for the night shift bartenders: Cutting fruit, filling ice bins, stocking liquor, wine, beer bottles. Washing bar glasses & maintaining & cleaning the bar.
Knowledge & experience of opening & closing the bar.
Knowledge of classic drinks as well as new trendy drinks
Experience with daytime happy hour customers & also nightclub bar crowd.
Utilize proper bar etiquette, rules, & laws of serving alcohol & liquor.
Always maintain a warm & friendly attitude that establishes & maintains regulars.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender / Server
Sauced BBQ & Spirits
San Jose, CA
02.2019 - 11.2020
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Education
Culinary Arts - Management of Industry of Food
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA
Skills
Bartending, server, manager experience, fast paced
Able to handle large crowds of patrons & manage multiple tabs