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Darinka Gonzalez

N. Las Vegas

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

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Bartender

Staffing Agency
2024 - Current
  • Led bar operations, ensuring timely service and high-quality beverage preparation.
  • Enhanced guest experience through personalized interactions and prompt service delivery.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, fostering a positive atmosphere at events.
  • Continuously improved professional skills through participation in industry training programs and staying current on emerging trends.
  • Adapted quickly to varying event themes, tailoring bar décor and drink menus accordingly for a cohesive atmosphere.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders in cocktail techniques and customer service standards.
  • Developed efficient workflows to manage high-volume events while maintaining drink quality.
  • Collaborated with event coordinators to customize drink menus based on client preferences.

Bartender

Brewdog LV
10.2022 - 08.2025
  • Learned great knowledge on a variety of different alcoholic beverages and their ingredients.
  • Mixed and served alcoholic beverages.
  • Responsible service of alcohol standards.
  • Kept bar area safe, clean, and well stocked throughout each working shift.
  • Recorded accurate orders, managed cash/credit card payments, and maintained inventory of beverage selection.
  • Learned an extensive list of beer names and styles.
  • Created innovative cocktail recipes that enhanced customer experience.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques and bar operations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

Server/Bartender

Outback Steakhouse, Las Vegas
10.2019 - 10.2023
  • Serviced guests with food and beverage requests in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
  • Up-sell when appropriate.
  • Keep tables clean and tidy at all times.
  • Deliver checks and collect payments.
  • Verifying age requirements.
  • Managing inventory and cleaning bar supplies.
  • Knowing how to make traditional, classic drinks and in house specialties.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet customer needs promptly.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.

Front of House/Manager

Rachel’s Kitchen, Las Vegas
05.2014 - 10.2019
  • Received payment by cash, credit card or automatic debits and issued receipts, credits or change due to customers.
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
  • Greeted customers entering the establishment.
  • Managed ordering of food, supplies, and beverages, as well as inventory control.
  • Supervised FOH staff, while also managing dining room and administrative responsibilities.
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Boosted team morale through regular performance feedback sessions and recognition of exceptional work.

Education

Alcohol Server Certification -

Ace Bartending School

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Team player attitude
  • Payment processing
  • Classic cocktails
  • Creative mixology
  • Aloha POS
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Inventory

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Bartender

Brewdog LV
10.2022 - 08.2025

Server/Bartender

Outback Steakhouse, Las Vegas
10.2019 - 10.2023

Front of House/Manager

Rachel’s Kitchen, Las Vegas
05.2014 - 10.2019

Event Bartender

Staffing Agency
2024 - Current

Alcohol Server Certification -

Ace Bartending School

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