Cynthia
Moonshine Beach
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated hospitality professional with extensive experience in high-volume bartending and cocktail service. Expertise in cocktail preparation, beverage recommendations, and upselling, coupled with strong POS and cash handling skills. Knowledgeable in cocktails, spirits, and beverage presentation, with a focus on fostering guest relationships and enhancing repeat clientele.
2
Languages
4
Years of experience
Work History
Bartender
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and beverage recipes to confidently recommend selections based on guest preferences.
- Upsell alcoholic beverages through thoughtful recommendations while creating a welcoming and engaging bar experience.
- Took direct beverage orders from guests at bar and fulfilled drink tickets for servers during high-volume service, ensuring timely delivery.
- Take direct beverage orders from guests at the bar and efficiently fulfill drink tickets for servers during high-volume service.
- Deliver fast, attentive service in a high-volume nightlife environment, including maximum-capacity events and peak service periods.
- Built genuine relationships with regular guests, personalizing experiences to encourage repeat visits and foster loyalty.
- Maintained clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service, managing restocking and keeping station in optimal condition.
- Accurately process cash and POS transactions while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail.
Bartender / Server / Cocktail Server
1 Year 7 Months- Bartend while simultaneously managing a full bar of guests, maintaining speed, accuracy, and attentive service throughout high-volume shifts.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and organization while delivering personalized guest experiences during peak service.
- Increased sales through menu recommendations, beverage pairings, and upselling food, cocktails, and specialty items.
- Increased sales through thoughtful menu recommendations, beverage pairings, and upselling of food, cocktails, and specialty items.
- Manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and a positive, personalized guest experience during peak service.
- Collaborate closely with bartenders, servers, food runners, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure timely service and seamless restaurant operations.
- Collaborate closely with bartenders, servers, food runners, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure timely service and seamless restaurant operations.
- Provide efficient, high-quality service in a fast-paced, high-volume beachfront restaurant serving local guests, tourists, and large event crowds.
Server
3 Years 7 Months- Provided professional, attentive service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments, enhancing guest satisfaction and retention.
- Managed seating, guest requests, and table service to ensure seamless guest experiences during busy shifts.
- Accurately took orders and communicated menu information to create a smooth and personalized guest experience.
- Maintained a positive, professional presence while addressing multiple guest needs to foster a welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with servers, bussers, cooks, and front-of-house staff to streamline service and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and accurate order fulfillment.
- Trained new servers on menu knowledge, service protocols, and point-of-sale systems to improve team efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cocktail & Beverage Service
Beverage Recommendations
Upselling & Sales
High-Volume Service
POS & Cash Handling
Bar Organization & Restocking
Beverage Presentation
Menu Knowledge
Table Service
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Guest Relations
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Spanish — Fluent
Timeline
Bartender / Server / Cocktail Server
Flamingo Deck
01.2025 - 2026
Server
World Famous
01.2023 - 2025
Bartender
Moonshine Beach
2026 - Current
Hoover High School
High School Diploma