Gabriel Navarrete

Dynamic bartender and former Restaurant Manager at The Cheesecake Factory, skilled in mixology and customer service. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences and train staff effectively. Highly reliable team player with strong multitasking skills, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to ABC regulations.

Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

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.

The entry point into formal sommelier education and certification, according to The Court of Master Sommeliers. This level provides a foundational understanding of wine and beverage theory, introduces tasting methodology, and covers essential wine service etiquette.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Foundational Knowledge: Level 1 covers basic wine terminology, major grape varieties, wine regions, and an introduction to other beverages like spirits and beer.
• Tasting: Level 1 introduces the candidate to the deductive tasting method, a systematic approach to analyzing and describing wine.
• Wine Service: It covers the basics of wine service etiquette, including proper techniques, opening bottles, pouring, and related topics like corkage fees.