Elijah Verley
Long Beach,CA
Summary
I'm a highly motivated team player with a passion for craft cocktails. I’m a reliable employee who has exemplary customer service skills as well as being strong under pressure. Currently looking for a professional work environment in order to give customers an overall great experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Self-employed
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed routine inspections by identifying areas needing repair and maintenance.
- Installed doors to enhance security and improve access throughout property.
- Applied fresh paint by preparing surfaces and using appropriate techniques.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, gardening, pulling weeds, and watering lawns.
Bartender/Server
El Torito
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Started off as a server, quickly became a bartender
- As a bartender, I had to serve on tables as well
- Prep for the night crew when I opened
- Learned about Mexican dishes
Bartender
Yardhouse
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Learned different types of beers and spirits
- Was a mixologist at Yardhouse for 2 years
- Was extremely fast-paced, made our guests feel at home and wanted to come back for more
- Handled and poured 180 beers on tap with care
Barback
Yardhouse
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Moved up to bartender a year later
- Learned how to handle the bar/guests in such a high volume place
- Handled over 200 kegs
- Was extremely fast-paced
- Dealt with 180 beers on tap, gained knowledge of all types of beer and alcohol
Barback/Bartender
Roxannes
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Started off as a barback and quickly became a bartender
- I crafted quality cocktails in a timely manner, while also assisting multiple groups at the bar and on the floor
Server/Barback
Weilands
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Worked throughout the establishment as a busser, server, and finally as a bar back, which gave me a solid grounding in all aspects of what it means to have a bar run smoothly
Barback
Islands
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Began my foundation in safe food handling skills and proper maintenance of a restaurant kitchen
- Hands on experience in keeping the bars stocked and sanitized
Skills
- Aloha
- Focus
- Toast
- Pixel Point POS proficient
- Bar Smarts
- Serv-Safe certified
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- Performance improvement
- Food running
- Bar service preparation
Timeline
Handyman
Self-employed
05.2024 - 11.2024
Bartender/Server
El Torito
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bartender
Yardhouse
03.2018 - 03.2021
Barback
Yardhouse
02.2017 - 03.2018
Barback/Bartender
Roxannes
05.2016 - 10.2016
Server/Barback
Weilands
06.2015 - 07.2016
Barback
Islands
04.2010 - 06.2011