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Gary Mendoza

Victorville,CA

Summary

Accomplished Bartender with 10+ years experience, committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Excels in fast-paced foodservice environments.

Work History

Bartender

Beautiful Spirits Bartending
Hesperia, CA
2023 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Bartender

Lucky's Tavern
Hesperia, CA
2016 - 2023
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.

Bartender

Rustic Tavern
Victorville, CA
2016 - 2017
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.

Bartender

Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery
Victorville, CA
2014 - 2016
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.

Education

GED -

Inland Empire Job Corps Center
San Bernardino, CA
2003

Some College (No Degree) -

Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Wine and Liquor Expertise
  • Identification Verification
  • New Hire Training
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Creative Mixology
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Inventory
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Proficient in Mixology
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Marketing and Sales Experience
  • Organizational Ability
  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Team Training and Development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Beautiful Spirits Bartending
2023 - Current

Bartender

Lucky's Tavern
2016 - 2023

Bartender

Rustic Tavern
2016 - 2017

Bartender

Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery
2014 - 2016

GED -

Inland Empire Job Corps Center

Some College (No Degree) -

Kaplan College - Indianapolis

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