DANIEL ANTONIO CARVAJAL GAHONA
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Bar Doko
03.2025 - Current
- Crafted custom cocktails and maintained high standards of drink presentation.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences through attentive interactions.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Trained new staff on bar operations and cocktail preparation techniques for consistency.
Head Bartender
Sunset Beach Las Tacas
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
Bartender
Peter Pane Burger Grill & Bar
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Crafted custom cocktails and maintained high standards of drink presentation.
- Trained new staff on bar operations and cocktail preparation techniques for consistency.
Beverage Specialist
Hotel Renaissance
01.2020 - 12.2020
Head Bartender
Pisquera Aba
01.2019 - 12.2019
Head Bartender
Restaurant New City
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bartender
Casino Enjoy
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bartender
Hotel Cumbres
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bartender
Club 5
01.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Bartending Graduate -
Local Bartending School - LBS
01.2025
National Cocktail Institute -
Chile
Chile01.2014
Bar Academy -
Chile
Chile01.2013
High School -
Las Violetas
Coquimbo, Chile01.2012
Skills
- Bartending
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Delivering High Level Customer Service
- Coachable and Fast Learner
- Go over glasses, tools and set bar
- Cutting Fruit
- Free Pour
- Mixed drinks
- How to use a strainer and shaker
- Mixology and Popular Drink Recipes
- Checking of ID's
- Point of Sales Knowledge
- Front and Back of the House Inventory experience
- Optimum Customer Service
- Liquor Law Sale Knowledge
Certification
- Alcohol Training and Certification, 05/2025
- State Bartending Certification, 05/2025
- Craft Beer & Brewing Certification, 05/2025
- Sommelier Wine Training Academy - Level 1 & 2 Certification, 05/2025
- TIPS Alcohol Training and Certification, 05/2025
- LBS Certified Bartender, 05/2025
- Complete Bartending Certification | TABC | Bartending License, 05/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Training
- One-on-One Training with Bar Instructor, 05/2025
- Weekly Attendance to Online Bartending Class, 05/2025
Timeline
Bartender
Bar Doko
03.2025 - Current
Head Bartender
Sunset Beach Las Tacas
11.2024 - 02.2025
Bartender
Peter Pane Burger Grill & Bar
01.2022 - 01.2023
Beverage Specialist
Hotel Renaissance
01.2020 - 12.2020
Head Bartender
Pisquera Aba
01.2019 - 12.2019
Head Bartender
Restaurant New City
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bartender
Casino Enjoy
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bartender
Hotel Cumbres
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bartender
Club 5
01.2015 - 12.2015
National Cocktail Institute -
Chile
Bar Academy -
Chile
High School -
Las Violetas
Bartending Graduate -
Local Bartending School - LBS