Fernando Arellanes
West Covina
Summary
Dedicated bartender with a proven track record at Dame Mas Urban Cantina , excelling in customer service and fast-paced environments. Renowned for creating innovative cocktails and maintaining impeccable cleanliness. Strong multitasker and dependable team player, consistently ensuring guest satisfaction while managing bar operations efficiently.
Dependable Server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Developed strong customer service and multitasking skills in high-paced restaurant environment. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining positive and professional attitude. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging skills in effective communication and team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server\ Barista
A Huevo Que Si Mexican Brunch
1721 Durfee Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
01.2025 - Current
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing new communication methods with kitchen team.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Bartender \Server
Revolucion Cantina
205 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by efficiently responding to requests in a timely manner.
- Provided friendly customer service by greeting customers as they arrived at the bar and making recommendations based on their preferences.
- Performed all cleaning duties before, during and after shift including sanitizing bar surfaces.
- Prepared alcoholic beverages promptly according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Created new and exciting cocktails and beverages based on item availability and seasonal interest.
- Monitored intake of alcohol by guests and prohibited sale of alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
- Followed bar recipes to deliver consistent drink quality and control costs.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations
Server\ Bartender
Dame Mas Urban Cantina
Whittier, CA
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day.
- Checked customer identification to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases.
- Prepared beverages and cocktails according to mixing and presentation standards and recipes.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations.
Education
Computers in Coding, web designing
UGMEX
Mexico08-2021
Skills
- Honest and dependable
- Highly reliable
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer service
- Fast learner
- Reliability
- Outgoing personality
- Hospitality and guest service
- Customer service expertise
- Calm and composed
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Strong multitasking
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Hospitality service expertise
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Timeline
Bartender \Server
Revolucion Cantina
08.2025 - 01.2026
Server\ Barista
A Huevo Que Si Mexican Brunch
01.2025 - Current
Server\ Bartender
Dame Mas Urban Cantina
09.2023 - 12.2025
Computers in Coding, web designing
UGMEX