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Fabian Sanchez

Astoria,New York

Summary

With over almost 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, i am well versed in all front of house standards. I am well rounded and professional with eagerness to learn and sharpen my experience even further

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bartender

Dell’ Anima, Kitchen
06.2019
  • Created seasonal cocktails using fresh ingredients and juices
  • Managed the beer program bringing in craft beer from New york
  • Expediter: Kept communication between front of house and back of house to make sure the food got to the appropriate tables and at the appropriate times
  • Server
  • In charge of upselling, recommending and making sure the patrons are satisfied with both food and service
  • Ps

Bartender

246
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • As a bartender I had to have knowledge of classic mixed cocktails as well as learn the recipes for the seasonal craft cocktails made in house
  • Assisted in creating seasonal cocktails and mocktails
  • Also assisted the beverage manager in choosing seasonal white and red wines with my knowledge of wines
  • Assisted in inventory once a week.

Head bartender

Candle Cafe West, 2427 Broadway
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • As head bartender I was in charge of creating craft cocktails per season using organic spirits and using fresh organic ingredients
  • I worked with the bar manager in maintaining spirits and fresh ingredients stocked and ready for service
  • I also worked with the bar manager in maintaining proper stock of spirits and fresh ingredients to reduce 86 of spirits or craft cocktails
  • I worked with the bar manager to make a schedule to keep the bar clean and worked to maintain a safe work environment for all
  • Server: As a server in a vegan restaurant I had to have knowledge of allergies and intolerances in all the dishes served
  • I had gained knowledge in pairing each dish with a recommended wine
  • I gladly recommended the specials of the day.provided smooth and great service in an orderly fashion.

Food runner

BUDDAKAN, Chelsea Market
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Food runners main function is to run the food promptly
  • To tables and describe all dishes.

Le Pescadeux, Thompson
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Servers main function is to up sell, recommend wines and sell chef’s specials of the day
  • Server also needed to be knowledgeable about French Canadian cuisine and its travels along the eastern coast and the Maritime
  • Provinces through to Louisiana in the U.S.

Juice Barista

Café Blossom, 466, Ave
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Baristas main function was to make vegan smoothies, shakes and fresh juices also made espresso based coffee drinks
  • Baristas also opened and closed cash registers
  • Food Runner: runners main function was to expedite kitchen and run food to tables making sure customers got their meal correctly and promptly.

Luna Rossa
05.2010 - 07.2010
  • Servers main function was to up sell, recommend wines and sell chef’s specials of the day also sell
  • Neapolitan brick oven pizza
  • Server had to be knowledgeable about Italian food and wine.

Pancho’s, Clifton Park
10.2009 - 05.2010
  • Servers main function was taking, mixing and serving mixed drinks
  • The server also recommended and took food orders from patrons and ran the food to the tables.

Casa Mono & Bar Jamon, 52
11.2006 - 09.2009
  • 253-2773
  • Cocinero: The cocinero of Bar Jamon is in charge of , but not limited to, making and plating tapas style food, man jamon slicers, cut cheeses, meats and all vegetables when needed
  • The cocinero also has to have knowledge of
  • Spanish wines so that he can recommend and serve
  • Expediter: The expediter's main function is to act as a liaison between the guests, the servers and the kitchen
  • The expediter also needs to keep kitchen stocked of all things necessary, solicit runners from wait staff, inform kitchen of all fires, distribute proper food orders to proper tables or wait staff and if time permits aid in plating desserts and garnish food properly
  • Back waiter: A back waiter's primary function is to assist servers in many functions including, but not limited to, setting and resetting tables, stocking the dining room before, during and after service, maintaining water levels and running food.

Back Waiter

Coppola’s
08.2006 - 09.2006
  • Primary job was to mark, clean and reset tables
  • Side work included folding napkins, cut paper tops for tables, polish silverware and restock condiments

Back Waiter

Mustang Sally’s
03.2005 - 06.2005
  • Primary job was to mark, clean and reset tables, side work Included folding napkins, polishing silverware and restocking condiments
  • Secondary job was to make deliveries.

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Drinks Service
  • Attentive Service
  • Sales Promotion
  • Patron Engagement
  • Mixed Drinks Preparations
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Wine and Liquor Knowledge
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Cocktail List Development
  • Accommodating Diverse Clientele
  • Taking Inventory
  • Station Preparation
  • Menu Development
  • Cost Control
  • Customer Service
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Engaging Customers
  • Serving and Bussing
  • New Cocktail Creation
  • Craft Beer Expertise
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Bartender

Dell’ Anima, Kitchen
06.2019

Bartender

246
03.2018 - 01.2019

Head bartender

Candle Cafe West, 2427 Broadway
05.2015 - 01.2018

Food runner

BUDDAKAN, Chelsea Market
09.2014 - 06.2015

Le Pescadeux, Thompson
01.2013 - 09.2014

Juice Barista

Café Blossom, 466, Ave
09.2010 - 01.2013

Luna Rossa
05.2010 - 07.2010

Pancho’s, Clifton Park
10.2009 - 05.2010

Casa Mono & Bar Jamon, 52
11.2006 - 09.2009

Back Waiter

Coppola’s
08.2006 - 09.2006

Back Waiter

Mustang Sally’s
03.2005 - 06.2005
Fabian Sanchez