ERNESTO BECERRA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive restaurant, bar, catering, and upscale hotel experience. Strong background in bartending, serving, guest relations, beverage operations, team leadership, inventory, and high-volume service. Brings a polished service style, positive energy, and hands-on operational experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Attendant — Seasonal
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado, CA
07.2026 - Current
- Delivered elevated table and guest service in a luxury hotel environment while maintaining polished hospitality standards.
- Took and fulfilled food and beverage orders accurately, provided menu knowledge, and supported timely service.
- Anticipated guest needs, handled requests professionally, and helped create a memorable upscale dining experience.
- Maintained clean, organized service areas and followed food, beverage, sanitation, and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with servers, bartenders, culinary teams, and hotel staff during high-volume service periods.
Bartender / Server
Las Hadas Bar & Grill
San Diego, CA
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Provided bartending and full-service dining support in a busy restaurant and bar environment.
- Managed guest interactions, drink orders, food orders, payments, and overall table service.
- Balanced bartending and serving responsibilities while maintaining speed, accuracy, and hospitality.
- Prepared weekly bar batches, supported inventory, and maintained organized bar and service areas.
- Built strong guest relationships while handling high-volume service demands.
Bar Manager & Consultant
The Original La Familia Restaurant & Bar
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and launched a custom cocktail and beverage program.
- Consulted on bar operations, staff workflow, and menu pricing.
- Improved customer experience through creative bar offerings and service improvements.
- Helped shape the bar's identity, operations, and profitability.
General Manager
Salud Tacos
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 01.2024
- Directed front- and back-of-house operations for a popular Mexican restaurant and bar.
- Managed hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, inventory control, vendor relations, and supply ordering.
- Maintained high standards for customer service, food safety, cleanliness, and daily operations.
- Led the restaurant through growth and changing service demands over eight years.
Catering Lead / Prep Cook
San Diego Taco Company
San Diego, CA
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Presented premium Mexican cuisine alongside hand-crafted cocktails for diverse catering events.
- Handled food preparation, station setup, service logistics, portioning, packaging, and event execution.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe workspaces during high-volume prep and service.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
High Tech High Media Arts
San Diego, CASkills
- Bartending & Cocktail Programs
- Upscale Guest Service
- Food & Beverage Service
- High-Volume Hospitality
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Menu & Beverage Development
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Food & Beverage Safety
- Adaptability under pressure
Personal Information
Title: HOSPITALITY BARTENDING FOOD & BEVERAGE
Timeline
Food & Beverage Attendant — Seasonal
Hotel del Coronado
07.2026 - Current
Bartender / Server
Las Hadas Bar & Grill
07.2025 - 07.2026
Bar Manager & Consultant
The Original La Familia Restaurant & Bar
01.2024 - 05.2025
General Manager
Salud Tacos
05.2015 - 01.2024
Catering Lead / Prep Cook
San Diego Taco Company
05.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
High Tech High Media Arts