Chevy (Edmund) Martinez
New York,NY
Summary
High-energy and well-rounded Bartender/Server committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in the bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails. Proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Collaborative, strong work ethic and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Shy Shy
New York, NY
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Crafted high-quality cocktails and beverages to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering repeat business through positive interactions.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender
Holywater
New York, NY
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Crafted and served a diverse range of cocktails, enhancing customer satisfaction and experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Developed signature drinks, contributing to unique menu offerings that attracted new clientele.
Server
Jacob's Pickles
New York, NY
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Bartender/Server
Entwine
New York, NY
03.2021 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
New York, NY
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
Barista/Shift Manager
Starbucks
New York, NY
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Arranged merchandise and built eye-catching displays to increase sales.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
Skills
- Food Delivery
- Sales Techniques
- Food Safety Understanding
- Menu Knowledge
- Relationship Management
- Food Running
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Quality Control
- Guest Engagement
- Dining Customer Service
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Cash Handling
- Positive and Professional
- High-Volume Dining
- Beverage Preparation
- Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
Certification
- Alcohol Training Awareness Program (TIPS), 360training.com - March 2024-March 2027
- Confronting Sexual Harassment, NYC Commission on Human Rights - March 2024
Timeline
Bartender
Shy Shy
12.2024 - 01.2026
Bartender
Holywater
03.2024 - 12.2024
Server
Jacob's Pickles
07.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender/Server
Entwine
03.2021 - 06.2023
Server
Le Pain Quotidian
04.2016 - 03.2020
Barista/Shift Manager
Starbucks
08.2008 - 05.2014