Dominick Hernandez
Nashville,TN
Summary
I am a highly energetic and personable bartender specializing in quickness and efficiency while also valuing customer interaction. I have worked at the same bar for 7 summers and 3 off seasons working my way up from barbacking to bartending creating my following along the way. The bar is located just a short ride south of Atlantic City and is heavily traveled by tourists. As an employee I remain readily availably when others wish to call out and I aim to create a bar environment customers want to keep coming back to. I work well with others and I solve problems quickly. I have experience working with a group of bartenders as well as working alone and I can handle most situations thrown my way.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Maynards Cafe
01.2020 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Barback
Maynards Cafe
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Changed CO2 and Stout mix tanks.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food orders for bar patrons, leading to improved guest satisfaction.
- Supported event planning efforts for private parties held at the establishment, including setup and breakdown of events.
- Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN12.2022
Skills
- Basic Accounting
- ABC Standards
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Food Service
- Beverage Preparation
- Payment Processing
- Food Running
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Highly Reliable
Timeline
Bartender
Maynards Cafe
01.2020 - Current
Barback
Maynards Cafe
05.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lipscomb University