Dion De La Cruz
North Chicago,IL
Summary
Outgoing mixologist passionate about wines, cocktails and spirits. Offering 3 years of experience in answering guests' questions about drink and food menu pairing options. Expertise in casual conversations, drink pricing and drink mechanics. Bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Mixologist
Oppidan Spirits
Waukegan, IL
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School
North Chicago, IL06-2002
Skills
- Inventory Monitoring
- Custom Drink Preparation
- Extensive Spirits Knowledge
- Cocktail List Development
- Professional Service Standards
- Teamwork and Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
Basset license of Illinois
CPR First AID
Timeline
Head Mixologist
Oppidan Spirits
03.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School
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