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DOUGLAS NAVIA

New York,NY

Summary

Bartender with 5+ years of hospitality experience in fast-paced New York and international environments, specializing in mixology, cocktail development, guest service. Experienced in fine-dining beverage service, cocktail & food pairings, staff training, POS operations. Trusted to deliver polished guest experiences while maintaining beverage quality, service standards, and operational efficiency.

Overview

2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

BARTENDER

MERCADO LITTLE SPAIN
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Execute daily bar operations in a high-volume venue serving approximately 400 covers per day, maintaining beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.
  • Deliver polished food and beverage service for approximately 100 guests per shift myself while maintaining an attentive, personalized guest experience.
  • Develop and execute signature cocktails inspired by Spanish cuisine and culinary concepts; collaborate with the kitchen on food & cocktail pairings.
  • Support large-scale events ranging from 100 to 950 guests, adapting service and bar operations to high-volume demand.
  • Process payments accurately using POS systems and support bar organization, mise en place, restocking, and operational readiness.

BARTENDER

NAI
New York, NY
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Prepared and served cocktails and beverages while maintaining consistency, presentation, and guest-service standards.
  • Managed bar setup, restocking, opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary bar environment while supporting efficient service during busy periods.

FOOD RUNNER

AMIGO BY NAI
New York, NY
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Coordinated food delivery between kitchen and dining room to ensure accurate and timely service.
  • Communicated with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain efficient service flow.

SERVER / BARBACK

ZERO MARKET
Quito
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported bartenders with bar setup, stocking, organization, and peak-period service while delivering attentive guest service.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience.
  • Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.

Skills

  • Mixology & Cocktail Development
  • Fine-Dining Service
  • Food and beverage service
  • POS Systems
  • Cash Handling
  • Sanitation & Hygiene
  • Guest Experience
  • Staff Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

BARTENDER

MERCADO LITTLE SPAIN
09.2023 - Current

BARTENDER

NAI
12.2021 - 08.2023

FOOD RUNNER

AMIGO BY NAI
03.2021 - 11.2021

SERVER / BARBACK

ZERO MARKET
01.2019 - 01.2020
DOUGLAS NAVIA