Erik Batres
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Kickers Sports Bar
Las Vegas, NV
07.2026 - Current
- Mixed cocktails and poured draft beers for sports bar guests
- Restocked liquor, beer, garnishes, and glassware behind bar
- Ensured cleanliness of bar stations for guest safety, tables, and equipment throughout shifts
Bar Manager
Durango Social Club
Las Vegas, NV
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Durango Social Club is a multi concept space where different chefs showcase their concepts for a limited time. Developed rotating beverage program for diverse culinary concepts, enhancing guest experience with Indian-inspired and French fine dining offerings. Coordinated order management to maintain organization amid changing culinary themes.
- Managed bar operations at Durango Social Club, overseeing service flow and staffing.
- Trained bartenders and servers on drink recipes, guest service, and house standards.
- Monitored alcohol inventory and ordered supplies for bar and lounge needs.
Bartender
Champagnes Caf
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed late-night shifts at Champagnes Café, serving high-volume gaming clientele with an extensive cocktail menu.
- Created diverse cocktails with local and seasonal ingredients, elevating menu appeal and customer satisfaction.
Bartender
Red Dwarf
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Red Dwarf is a very popular tiki bar and music venue.
- Crafted multi-step cocktails quickly and efficiently in a loud, busy environment, demonstrating adaptability and skill in high-pressure situations.
- Curated rotating craft beer selection and extensive rum offerings, showcasing diverse rum regions and enhancing guest experience.
Bartender
Tacos & Beer
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Joined T&B team to restore efficiency by addressing performance issues and fostering collaboration.
- I am the head bartender in charge of overseeing all cocktail development.
- I lead the extensive beer program as well keeping it in season with whatever trends are happening in the beer community.
- Curated large agave spirits list and trained staff on spirits and their implementation in cocktails.
Head Bartender
Cheba Hut
Las Vegas, NV
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Cheba hut is a fast casual restaurant/bar that is poised to open many locations in the las vegas Valley and removal of personal pronoun working with as a bartender
- Identified operational improvements to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- We offer a Large craft beer program and a short cocktail menu.
- Developed unique cocktail recipes and drink presentations that fostered a culture of creativity among staff.
Bartender
Starboard Tack
Las Vegas, NV
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Contributed to establishment of Starboard Tack as a rum bar in March 2017, focusing on classic Island bar ambiance.
- Executed late-night graveyard shifts while collaborating with team on cocktail menu development and conceptualizing special events.
- With a selection of about 180 rums, rum agricoles and other sugar cane distillates.
Mixologist/Bar Manager
Taco y Taco Group
Las Vegas, NV
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Consulted on tequila/mescal program at taco y Taco, ultimately developing 2nd largest mescal program in the United States.
- Secured magazine features and established strong relationships with distributors, leading to increased sales volume of agave spirits.
- Opened Olivia's Mexican Restaurant for the same company, overseeing all aspects from ordering to creating cocktail menu that complemented Chef's offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Durango High School
Las Vegas, NV09-2008
Skills
- Menu pairing expertise and development
- Craft Beverage Knowledge
- Beverage Inventory Management
- Bar management
- Staff training
Certification
- Consejo regulador de Tequila-certified
- Cicerone certification program- level 1
- United States bartenders guild- Active member 8 years
- Barmsarts- Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Kickers Sports Bar
07.2026 - Current
Bar Manager
Durango Social Club
10.2025 - 04.2026
Bartender
Red Dwarf
02.2022 - 10.2024
Bartender
Champagnes Caf
08.2021 - 12.2025
Bartender
Tacos & Beer
09.2019 - 08.2021
Head Bartender
Cheba Hut
09.2018 - 04.2021
Bartender
Starboard Tack
04.2017 - 10.2018
Mixologist/Bar Manager
Taco y Taco Group
02.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Durango High School