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Gelbert Santisteban

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
HENDERSON,NV
2027
years of professional experience

High-impact, sales-driven hospitality professional with 13 years of experience at Carlos & Charlie’s Las Vegas. Consistently leading the venue in check averages, guest spend, and VIP conversions. Proven success as a Lead Server, Buyout Server, and Barback with exceptional performance in high-volume environments. Expert at training and developing staff, executing large-scale events, and maintaining flawless front-of-house readiness.

Work History

Barback

4 Months
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar | 05.2026 - 09.2026
  • Restocked glassware, ice, garnishes, and bar supplies to support continuous bartender service.
  • Collected, washed, and polished glasses to maintain clean service stations and guest-ready presentation.
  • Prepared citrus, mixers, and fresh garnishes following bar setup standards and recipe requirements.
  • Carried kegs, cases, and liquor deliveries to replenish backbar inventory and storage areas.

Barckack

Electra Club | 2025 - 2026

Achieved top performance in Barback role at Electra through consistent motivation and readiness to work. Always polishing my glassware and proving the best posible and happy customer services to our guest.

Experience Lead Server

13 Years 3 Months
Carlos & Charlie’s | 08.2012 - 11.2025
  • Top-performing sales leader consistently driving standout check averages through dynamic upselling, high-energy guest engagement, and memorable, personalized service. Took charge of large buyouts, private events, and themed nights, delivering seamless execution with confident coordination and leadership.
  • Thrived as a Lead Server, motivating and mentoring team members while raising service standards across the floor. Completed thorough building-readiness checks to keep FOH operations sharp, clean, and guest-ready. Trained and empowered new servers, barbacks, and support staff to excel in high-volume environments, mastering systems, service flow, and sales strategy.
  • Boosted bar performance by maintaining product levels, streamlining inventory rotation, and ensuring fast, efficient bar service during peak rushes. Played a pivotal role during major event nights, staying cool under pressure and consistently elevating guest satisfaction. Known for professionalism, strong leadership presence, and an energizing, collaborative team style.

Skills

Bilingual (Fluent Spanish/English)
Sales-Driven Hospitality Service (Top Check Averages)
Expert Upselling & Guest Engagement
Experience Event Coordinator
High-Volume Service Execution
Staff Training
Coaching & Onboarding
Barback Support
Stocking & Inventory Rotation Operational Support
FOH Building Checks
Opening/Closing Procedures

Personal Information

Title: Experience Lead Server

Timeline

Barback

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
05.2026 - 09.2026Read More

Experience Lead Server

Carlos & Charlie’s
08.2012 - 11.2025Read More

Barckack

Electra Club
2025 - 2026Read More
Gelbert Santisteban