Irvin Aquino
New York
Summary
I'm a 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
New York Stem Cell Foundation
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
Bartender
STK Downtown
08.2022 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Responsibilities Included bar Inventory, bar set up and break down, custom creating a drink menu with 15+ original cocktails, keeping the liquor and wine stocked properly, and demonstrating extensive wine and liquor knowledge, If we cannot buy it, we will make it.
Barback and Bartended
Grissini Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And English Literature
New York University
New York, NY05.2025
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Borough Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, NY06.2023
Skills
- Fluent In Spanish and English
- Multitasking well In a faced paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Outstanding Customer service skills
- Hardworking, respectful, innovative, reliable and presentable
- Extensive Wine Knowledge
- Accountable, outgoing and energetic team player
REFERENCES
Justin Cannavo: Bar Manager at STK Steak House
Justin.cannavo@togrp.com
Leonardo Gonzalez: Bar Manager at Grissini
lgbarmaster@gmail.com
Timeline
Lab Technician
New York Stem Cell Foundation
02.2023 - Current
Bartender
STK Downtown
08.2022 - Current
Barback and Bartended
Grissini Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And English Literature
New York University
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Borough Manhattan Community College
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