David Center
Pacific Beach,CA
Summary
Motivated hospitality professional with experience in bartending, restaurant service, bar management, and event coordination. Skilled in leading teams, enhancing customer service, and delivering memorable guest experiences in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to connect with diverse groups and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and event manager
Wild Rover Hostel
La Paz, Bolivia
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Planned and executed social events and themed parties, enhancing guest engagement and fostering a vibrant atmosphere.
- Managed daily bar operations in high-volume hostel environments, ensuring efficient service and an exceptional guest experience.
- Supervised, trained, and coordinated bar staff to maintain service standards and smooth daily operations.
- Created promotions and drink specials, boosting sales and driving bar revenue.
- Monitored bar inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for service., monitored stock levels, placed supply orders, and controlled beverage costs.
- Managed cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and security., daily sales tracking, POS transactions, and end-of-shift reporting.
- Collaborated with hostel management and staff to design engaging social experiences for international travelers.
- Handled guest concerns and maintained a welcoming, energetic environment while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
Bartender
Red O
La Jolla, California
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared and served classic and specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages in an upscale restaurant environment
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food menus, spirits, wines, and specialty cocktails.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through personalized food and beverage recommendations that enhanced guest satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through personalized food and beverage recommendations.
- Managed bar operations and oversaw assigned dining tables in fast-paced, high-volume environment to ensure seamless service.
- Coordinated with food runners, kitchen staff, and fellow servers to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, contributing to efficient service flow.
- Maintained a clean, organized bar and dining area while ensuring a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.
- Processed payments, handled cash transactions, and operated POS systems accurately.
Sales Associate
SkyPark at Santa's Village
Sky Forest, Ca
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized and updated signage and merchandise displays to enhance visual presentation standards.
- Followed up with customers post-sale to maintain high retention levels and identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Maintained store replenishment to uphold visual presentation standards.
- Promoted visual presentation standards by keeping store replenished.
- Designed and set up displays for merchandise
- Executed cleaning procedures to maintain store cleanliness and organization, keeping store neat and organized.
- Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities.
- Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized.
- Represented brand during special events, customer interactions and sales.
Bartender
Loki Hostel
Cusco
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Took beverage orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames.
- Took beverages orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames.
- Mixed and served alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes.
- Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks and preparation methods.
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases.
- Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, and ordering taxis and other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
- Verified customer identification to ensure compliance with legal age requirements for alcohol service.
- Organized bottles and glasses on shelves to create visually appealing displays.
- Managed customer consumption by encouraging responsible drinking and arranging safe transportation for intoxicated patrons.
- Prepared fruit by slicing and pitting to ensure garnishes were ready for drink service.
- Refilled and organized spirits on shelves according to daily inventory projections.
- Conducted bar inventory on a regular basis to complete daily requisition sheets.
Packer/Shipper
Amazon
San Bernardino, Ca
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Inspected products prior to shipment, identifying non-conforming items for supervisor review.
- Packed cartons by folding and arranging products according to specifications for optimal presentation.
- Removed products from conveyor to stack in appropriate container.
- Pulled and stacked products based on daily orders.
- Inspected products prior to shipment and reported non-conforming items to supervisor.
- Removed debris and replenished packaging supplies to reduce downtime.
- Updated inventory counts using F scanner, notifying supervisor of low-stock items and shortages.
- Updated inventory counts with F scanner and reported low-stock items or shortages.
- Counted products accurately to ensure proper inventory levels. and weighed finished boxes to support accuracy
Waiter/Cashier
Roadhouse Pizza
Lake Arrowhead, Ca
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Greeted patrons at assigned tables and promptly addressed questions and requests.
- Supported team by running food and refilling beverages, ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Recommended promotional items or food and beverage pairings to increase sales.
- Recommended promotional items and food and beverage pairings, enhancing guest experience and driving sales.
- Supported other servers, running food and refilling beverages to meet team goals.
- Used POS system to document orders, special requests and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared and presented final bill and collected cash or credit card payments.
- Facilitated split checks and packaged leftovers for takeout, improving guest convenience and service efficiency.
- Bussed vacated tables to streamline cleaning and resetting duties.
Education
Marketing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CaBusiness
San Diego City College
San Diego, CaSkills
- Bar operations
- Bartending & Mixology
- Food & Beverage Service
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Hospitality & Customer Service
Timeline
Bar and event manager
Wild Rover Hostel
03.2026 - 08.2026
Bartender
Red O
03.2023 - 02.2026
Sales Associate
SkyPark at Santa's Village
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bartender
Loki Hostel
07.2021 - 09.2021
Packer/Shipper
Amazon
11.2020 - 07.2021
Waiter/Cashier
Roadhouse Pizza
05.2019 - 09.2019
Marketing
Riverside City College
Business
San Diego City College