Genaro Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic lead bartender skilled in cocktail menu design and staff mentorship. Adept at optimizing inventory management and fostering strong guest relationships, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Broken Spanish
Culver City, CA
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Created seasonal cocktail menu featuring innovative recipes.
- Highlighted premium spirits in beverage menu to elevate guest experience.
- Educated staff on Mexican spirits and beverage pairings to enhance service standards.
- Built strong guest relationships through attentive service and meaningful engagement.
- Developed draft mocktail sodas to expand non-alcoholic offerings for guests.
- Optimized inventory management processes to improve order accuracy and reduce waste.
- Designed bar layout to optimize space and guest interaction.
Lead Bartender
71above
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016 - 10.2025
- Developed innovative cocktail menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current trends.
- Crafted custom menus for specific brands, showcasing their unique spirits and enhancing customer experience.
- Trained and mentored bartenders in advanced drink preparation techniques to elevate service quality.
- Managed inventory by ordering supplies, ensuring consistent stock availability for seamless service.
Bartender
Broken Spanish Taqueria
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Crafted Mexican menu beverages in fast-paced bartending setting.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced taqueria environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
Runner/Barback/Lead Bartender
Cliff's Edge
Los Angeles, CA
09.2006 - 05.2016
- Executed quality control procedures for syrups and cocktail batches, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Facilitated prompt inventory orders, optimizing stock levels to meet demand.
- Coordinated tasks and priorities through effective communication with team members, streamlining bar operations.
- Arranged bar and storage room, enhancing workflow efficiency for staff.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to guests, ensuring satisfaction throughout the restaurant.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Mexican spirits expertise
- General wine knowledge
- Food and beverage pairing
- Menu and cocktail development
- Draft management systems
- Staff training and mentorship
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Broken Spanish
09.2025 - 08.2026
Lead Bartender
71above
06.2016 - 10.2025
Bartender
Broken Spanish Taqueria
01.2016 - 06.2019
Runner/Barback/Lead Bartender
Cliff's Edge
09.2006 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
California State University, Northridge