Fernando Olivares
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood And Crab
04.2021 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Bartender
Zanzibar / Marriot
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Bartender
P.F Chang's
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Wine and Beer Recommendations
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Guest Satisfaction
- High-Volume Environments
- Clear and Effective Communication
Timeline
Bartender
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood And Crab
04.2021 - Current
Bartender
Zanzibar / Marriot
08.2020 - 04.2021
Bartender
P.F Chang's
01.2012 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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