Chris Aguero
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic bar management professional with proven expertise in menu and cocktail development, honed at SOMMO Sushi Bar & Cocktails. Excels in labor cost control and multitasking, significantly enhancing team productivity and profit margins. Skilled in mixology and problem-solving, adept at creating memorable guest experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
SOMMO Sushi Bar & Cocktails
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling and task delegation.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Implemented cost control measures to maximize profit margins without compromising on quality or service levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen team for seamless integration of food and beverage offerings.
Bartender
NEGRONI MidTown
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Head Bartender
TEKIO
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Assisted in event planning and execution, delivering memorable experiences for private parties and corporate functions.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Florería Atlantico (World 50 Best)
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender
Restaurante La Huella
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Skills
- Menu development
- Bar Management
- Operation center management
- Labor cost control
- Proficient in mixology
- Cocktail development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Bar Manager
SOMMO Sushi Bar & Cocktails
07.2022 - 04.2024
Bartender
NEGRONI MidTown
06.2021 - 03.2022
Head Bartender
TEKIO
12.2019 - 04.2021
Bartender
Florería Atlantico (World 50 Best)
03.2017 - 11.2017
Bartender
Restaurante La Huella
09.2016 - 10.2019
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