HUGO C ASITIMBAY
Long Island city
Summary
Motivated, collaborative team player with clear comprehensive and directive supervision. Effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization, rapid table turnover boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities.
Skilled bartender with background in crafting classic and innovative cocktails, managing bar operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization while multitasking in fast-paced environments. Strong interpersonal skills ensure memorable guest experiences and foster repeat business. Successfully increased bar revenue through effective upselling techniques and efficient inventory management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Queensyard
Hudson Yards
07.2022 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Bartender
Mercado little Spain
Hudson Yards
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintain a well organized and stocked bar all times
- Preparing cocktails and others drinks orders, using standard bartending techniques
- Engage guests with descriptions or origin and style of various cocktails
- Comply with food and beverage regulations
- Check customers identification and confirm legal age drinking
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
Bartender
The Polo Bar
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Serving customers in a friendly and polite manner
- Assist and maintain a clean bar at all times, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with glassware, liquors, napkins
- Processing payments, managing inventory
- Mixing and serving alcoholic drinks
Server
Oceana Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assist sommeliers and private banquet in coordinating an elegant and seamless service
- Anticipated and fulfilled guest needs and request with urgency
- Executed prompt table maintenance to help enhance guest enjoyment
- Provide table-side wine service and delivered cocktails and beverage from bar to guest
- Maintain knowledge of menu items to help drive sales and address guest questions
Barback | Club bottle server
Lavo Restaurant & Nightclub
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Served an extremely high volume of affluent customers by supporting and performing bar preparation duties
- Entrusted and discreet VIP bar stations with important clients and high profile celebrities
Education
GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION -
KINGS BOROUGH C.C
01.2003
Skills
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Multitasking capacity
- Safe food handling procedures
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Bartender
Queensyard
07.2022 - Current
Bartender
Mercado little Spain
04.2020 - 05.2022
Bartender
The Polo Bar
01.2019 - 01.2021
Server
Oceana Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2019
Barback | Club bottle server
Lavo Restaurant & Nightclub
01.2010 - 01.2018
GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION -
KINGS BOROUGH C.C