Versatile Fine Dining Bartender/Server with experience in large-scale establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender and Server
Lawry's The Prime Rib
01.2015 - 11.2022
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Always placed within top percentile in monthly wine competitions.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Performed all job duties outside job description when understaffed post COVID.
Attended quarterly wine classes.
Continuously maintained in top third percentile in highest sales average.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
Bartender
Sonrisa Grill Tequila Bar
05.2015 - 05.2019
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
Bartender
Luna Rosa Italian Restaurant
03.2012 - 12.2014
Have proper knowledge of the restaurant menu and its specialties.
Provide superior customer service and hospitality.
Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
York College
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
Flushing, NY
Skills
Able to work in fast paced environment whilst providing superior customer service
Very efficient in multitasking and organization
Strong knowledge of alcoholic beverages and practice good time management
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Micros knowledge and quick to learn new computer systems
Food and Beverage Pairings
Custom Drink Preparation
Health Code Compliance
Hospitality Service Expertise
Wine and Beer Recommendations
Maintaining Clean Bar
Complex Problem-Solving
Handling Difficult Customers
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Sonrisa Grill Tequila Bar
05.2015 - 05.2019
Bartender and Server
Lawry's The Prime Rib
01.2015 - 11.2022
Bartender
Luna Rosa Italian Restaurant
03.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelors - Psychology
York College
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
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