José Infante
Washington,D.C.
Summary
To obtain a position in the catering industry to use all my knowledge and skills to provide customers the highest professionalism and quality service.
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Cashier
BUNKER & DISTRIC EAGLE
01.2025 - Current
- Greet and assigning customers
- Take drink orders from customers and making sure they are satisfied with their night experience
- Mix classic and signature cocktails on the menu
- Remove empty glass from the tables and bringing them to the dishwasher
- Ensure glass leave the bar as intended by bar-back before brought to the bar
- Walk deliveries to local customers
- Often entrusted by owner to ordering bar weekly supplies
- Supply bar station in the beginning and throughout the shift
BARTENDER
REBAR CHELSEA New York
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Greet and assigning customers a table
- Take orders from customers and making sure they are satisfied with their dining experience
- Mix classic and signature cocktails on the menu
- Remove empty dishes from the tables and bringing them to the dishwasher
- Ensure plates leave the kitchen as intended by chef before brought to the table
- Walk deliveries to local customers
- Assigned to train new wait staff
- Often entrusted by owner to ordering restaurant’s weekly supplies
- Supply bar station in the beginning and throughout the shift
WAITER/BARMAN
BÓXERS NYC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Gathered all food supplies, utensils, decorations, heating elements, and serving trays needed for each catering event.
- Served food and beverages to guests while remaining conscious of dietary restrictions based on religion or health.
- Liaised between event manager or catering manager and the serving staff to always maintain appropriate levels of food and drink.
Waiter
Acquolina
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Gathered all food supplies, utensils, decorations, heating elements, and serving trays needed for each catering event.
- Served food and beverages to guests while remaining conscious of dietary restrictions based on religion or health.
- Liaised between event manager or catering manager and the serving staff to always maintain appropriate levels of food and drink.
Waiter
Eye5
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Gathered all food supplies, utensils, decorations, heating elements, and serving trays needed for each catering event.
- Served food and beverages to guests while remaining conscious of dietary restrictions based on religion or health.
- Liaised between event manager or catering manager and the serving staff to always maintain appropriate levels of food and drink.
Server/Bartender/Runner
Grupo LA Kama Café (Baranoa Bar)
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Greet and assigning customers a table
- Take food orders from customers and making sure they are satisfied with their dining experience
- Mix classic and signature cocktails on the menu
- Remove empty dishes from the tables and bringing them to the dishwasher
- Ensure plates leave the kitchen as intended by chef before brought to the table
- Walk deliveries to local customers
- Assigned to train new wait staff
- Often entrusted by owner to ordering restaurant’s weekly supplies
- Supply bar station in the beginning and throughout the shift
Food Runner
Madrid D’ María Restaurant Madrid
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Set up, organized, and maintained flatware station daily
- Named dishes and described ingredients to customers in a professional and amicable manner
- Maintained clear and open communication with the rest of wait staff
- Learned extensive menu and ingredients and often tested by manager
Doorman/Host
Restaurant O’ Cacho Do Jose Madrid
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Employed as a temporary position to substitute staff on vacation
- Assisted clients who entered the building by opening the door for them
- Kept log of visitors accurately
- take reservations via phone or sms and from the online page
- Maintained fronk desk cleaned and organized
- when the clients finish walk back to the outside of the building
Customer Service/Prep Person
Coffe Shop Camping Osuna
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Hired especifically for start-up company in Mid-town New York City
- Set up new seasonal outdoor shop in Herald Square and manage daily operations
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for menu items, ensuring freshness and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained clean and accurate books for said shop
Education
High School Diploma -
U.E.C "El Santuario"
09-2012
Doctor of Medicine - Aesthetic Medicine
National Experimental University "Romulo Gallegos"
San Juan De Los Morros, Edo. Guarico09-2018
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Modeling experience
- Still photography experience
- Extensive food runner experience
- Resolve customer complaints or disputes
- Able to handle pressure by remaining calm and staying focused
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Strong multitasking
- Patience and tolerance
- Handling difficult customers
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Bartender/Cashier
BUNKER & DISTRIC EAGLE
01.2025 - Current
BARTENDER
REBAR CHELSEA New York
05.2024 - 09.2024
WAITER/BARMAN
BÓXERS NYC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Waiter
Acquolina
05.2022 - 12.2022
Waiter
Eye5
05.2022 - 12.2022
Food Runner
Madrid D’ María Restaurant Madrid
09.2019 - 03.2020
Doorman/Host
Restaurant O’ Cacho Do Jose Madrid
10.2017 - 11.2017
Customer Service/Prep Person
Coffe Shop Camping Osuna
05.2017 - 08.2017
Server/Bartender/Runner
Grupo LA Kama Café (Baranoa Bar)
09.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
U.E.C "El Santuario"
Doctor of Medicine - Aesthetic Medicine
National Experimental University "Romulo Gallegos"