Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
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Christopher Arbid

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Seasoned Lead Bartender with a proven track record at Pinstripes, adept in mixology and fluent in Spanish, showcases exceptional communication and organizational skills. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative cocktail creations and efficient team coordination, significantly improving guest experience. Demonstrates resilience and empathy, mastering both the art of upselling and creating memorable guest connections.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Odyssey
Granada Hills, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.

Server

Fogo de Chao
Woodland Hills, CA
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, indulgent cuts, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.

Bartender

The Front Yard
Studio City, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
  • Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Lead Bartender

Pinstripes
San Mateo, CA
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated daily coordination to streamline team operations.
  • Executed comprehensive opening and closing procedures.
  • Streamlined the process for handling all orders of alcoholic beverages.
  • Administered end-of-shift cash tallying procedures and streamlined tracking for tip-sharing.
  • Created innovative non-alcoholic drinks to enhance beverage selection.
  • Developed and distributed staff schedules for bar and server personnel.
  • Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.

Bartender/Server

BJ's Restaurant Inc
San Mateo, CA
11.2016 - 04.2019
  • Streamlined organizational processes to enhance overall bar performance.
  • Aided in serving tables during staff shortages, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Minimized liability by applying establishment's guidance on managing excessive drinking.
  • Excelled within a collaborative team-based environment.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Education

Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

Skills

  • Communication
  • Upselling
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Resilience
  • Empathy
  • Team Player
  • Personable
  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Wine and liquor expertise
  • Fluency in [Spanish]
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Mixology
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Suggestive selling
  • Bar equipment use
  • Beer and wine recommendations

Websites

References

Please feel free to ask me for any references or to provide other notable work experiences.

Timeline

Server

Odyssey
08.2024 - Current

Server

Fogo de Chao
03.2023 - 11.2024

Bartender

The Front Yard
08.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Bartender

Pinstripes
11.2019 - 12.2021

Bartender/Server

BJ's Restaurant Inc
11.2016 - 04.2019

Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

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