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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, TX
12.2011

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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