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Ivan Mendez

Maywood,CA

Summary

Hospitality professional with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly at end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.

Server

Venice Room
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.

Bartender

Kalaveras HB Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons, take orders and serve.
  • Prepared a wide selection of mixed drinks for bar customers and restaurant guests.
  • Complied with food and beverage regulations.
  • Organized and stoked bar area.
  • Manage and performed end of day duties, calculated and verified cash and credit card transitions.
  • Check customers identification and confirmed legal drinking age.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Supervisor

UPS
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed and motivated personnel, responsible for training and scheduling.
  • Monitored package handlers, verify packages were loaded in time for timely deliveries.
  • Prevented losses by focusing on reducing scanning errors.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Package Handler

FedEx
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Labeled and scanned all packages by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques
  • Followed proper stacking and handling of the packages to keep contents intact.
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

High School Diploma -

Bell High School
Bell, CA
01.2008

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Fast learner
  • Food running, bussing and serving
  • Able to multitask
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong computer skills
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Hospitality service expertise

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
06.2024 - 07.2025

Server

Venice Room
02.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender

Kalaveras HB Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023

Supervisor

UPS
01.2018 - 01.2021

Package Handler

FedEx
01.2017 - 01.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Cerritos College

High School Diploma -

Bell High School

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