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Daniel Casas

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Resourceful Bar and Restaurant Manager known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar and Restaurant Manager

The Dog Society
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled and organized shifts for a team of approximately 10 employees, adjusting as needed for various events
  • Created bar and food items with cost breakdown to guarantee profitable pricing.
  • Managed and orchestrated several successful offsite events such as Barks and Brew, Rolando community event, and Birthday celebrations
  • Conducted weekly inventory of food and drinks to maintain proper organization before busy weekends.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events and other pertinent topics.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions such as cash receipts, credit card payments and deposits.
  • Inspected dining areas for cleanliness, proper set-up of tables and chairs.

Cocktail Server/Bartender

Hills Local Pub
La Mesa, CA
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Learned to move around the restaurant and plan next moves efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times.
  • Became a server/bartender, which included prep work, proficiency with the POS system, and counting tips and drawers at the end of the day.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Assisted in stocking bar area with beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers.

Starbucks Barista

Starbucks
La Mesa, CA
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by demonstrating patience and attentiveness when dealing with customers.
  • Implemented effective inventory management for supply room and food items based on FIFO technique.
  • Demonstrated exemplary punctuality for early morning schedules.
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.

Technician

Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing Inc
Valencia, CA
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed dispatch operations by receiving and responding to calls from homeowners
  • Collaborated with technicians in determining appropriate pricing for repairs and installations.
  • Became a certified technician after training.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Provided technical support services to customers via phone or email communication.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Plumber Apprentice

Horns Backflow and Plumbing
Valencia, CA
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed warehouse operations, efficiently organizing tools and preparing parts for field technicians
  • Executed repairs and upgrades in challenging environments including confined spaces
  • Learned punctuality and organization skills.
  • Installed and maintained pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment in accordance with codes.
  • Identified the source of water leaks and took corrective action to repair them.
  • Cleaned drains using chemical cleaners or mechanical tools such as plungers.
  • Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering.
  • Repaired and replaced broken sewer lines.
  • Performed maintenance on boilers and hot water tanks.
  • Removed old piping from buildings as part of remodeling projects.

Traveling Team Manager

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
Valencia, CA
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Accounted for accurate charges and food preparation as a Cashier and Kitchen Prep
  • Successfully facilitated new hire training programs at various store locations as the Traveling Training Manager.
  • Developed leadership skills in collaboration with Regional Managers and Owners.
  • Identified training needs, created a comprehensive onboarding program and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Monitored team performance, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees.
  • Created a positive work environment by setting clear expectations and providing resources necessary for success.

Education

High School Diploma -

Opportunities For Learning - Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita
10-2016

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Staff Management
  • Cost Control
  • Menu development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Customer service
  • Remodeling
  • Bartending
  • Host/Hostess
  • Serving Experience
  • Food preparation
  • Serving
  • Food safety
  • Inventory control
  • Culinary experience
  • Restaurant Management
  • Food Industry
  • Catering
  • Management
  • Beverage knowledge
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Engagement

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification, 11/01/25
  • ServSafe Manager, 11/01/25
  • ServSafe Alcohol, 03/01/25

Timeline

Bar and Restaurant Manager

The Dog Society
03.2022 - Current

Cocktail Server/Bartender

Hills Local Pub
03.2021 - 03.2022

Starbucks Barista

Starbucks
04.2020 - 11.2021

Technician

Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing Inc
08.2019 - 02.2020

Plumber Apprentice

Horns Backflow and Plumbing
08.2018 - 03.2019

Traveling Team Manager

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
02.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Opportunities For Learning - Santa Clarita

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