Valeria Inzunza
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender and Cocktail Server
Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine
07.2022 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
Bottle Service Waitress
Las Tres Catrinas SD
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered VIP bottle service in upscale environment, catering to large guest parties and celebrity clientele.
- Provided items requested by customers, including sauces and drink refills.
- Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
- Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
- Sent orders to kitchen staff by toast
- Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
Server
El Camaron
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Made reservations for guests up to 3 days in advance.
- Refilled drinks at 5 tables throughout service areas, checking in with diners about specific needs.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
Bartender
La Finca De Adobe
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
- Prepared specialty drinks to support servers.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Made alcohol and beverage orders for clients.
- Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
Cocktail Server
Salucita
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Recommended and served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts.
- Took drink orders from tables and bar area and relayed to bartenders.
- Checked identification prior to serving.
Server
Papagayos Grill And Cantina
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
SDCCD Continuing Education
San Diego, CA04.2017
Skills
- Menu knowledge
- Check payment processing
- Liquor, wine and food service
- Food safety understanding
- Effective customer upselling
- High-volume dining
Certification
- Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's LICENSEE EDUCATION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Training - 2021
- Department of Environmental Health Food Handler Card FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE TRAINING
Timeline
Bartender and Cocktail Server
Karina's Mexican Seafood Cuisine
07.2022 - Current
Bottle Service Waitress
Las Tres Catrinas SD
08.2021 - Current
Server
El Camaron
12.2018 - 08.2021
Bartender
La Finca De Adobe
12.2018 - 03.2020
Cocktail Server
Salucita
05.2018 - 11.2018
Server
Papagayos Grill And Cantina
03.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
SDCCD Continuing Education
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