IVAN LEGASPI
Glendora,CA
Summary
Bartender and hospitality professional with 10 years of experience across high-volume bars, hotel lounges, and luxury hospitality environments. Experienced in classic cocktails, premium spirits, high-volume ticket execution, bar operations, and elevated guest service. Currently serving guests within the Forbes Five-Star service culture at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, bringing established bartending experience and a strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner | Server Assistant
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Dana Point, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Deliver refined food and beverage service at the resort’s private beach club, building close familiarity with member preferences and Forbes Five-Star operational standards.
- Partner with the bar team during peak service periods to run drink orders, sustain food and beverage flow, and keep service stations organized and guest-ready.
- Apply broad knowledge of spirits, craft beer, and cocktails to guide guests through menu selections
Cocktail Server
Dueling Piano Bar - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
Claremont, CA
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Delivered fast, high-volume beverage service within a high-capacity nightlife and live entertainment venue.
- Maintained full command of the house cocktail menu, spirit selections, and draft lineup to answer guest questions in real time.
- Supported bar execution during peak rushes by batching drinks, staying current on local draft beer offerings, and keeping stations fully stocked.
Bartender | Restaurant Server | Banquet Server
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
Claremont, CA
02.2023 - 04.2026
- Executed high-volume beverage service in a busy hotel lounge, efficiently preparing classic cocktails, draft beer, and wine during high-ticket shifts.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of house cocktails, premium spirits, and craft beer to answer guest questions, make recommendations, and drive premium spirit sales.
- Executed multiple simultaneous drink tickets with speed, accuracy, and consistency while maintaining quality during peak service.
- Supported high-volume bar execution through batching, bar preparation, liquor restocking, and maintaining fully stocked service stations.
- Applied knowledge of tequila, whiskey, gin, rum, and other spirit categories to create and recommend beverages based on guest preferences.
Assistant Manager | Server
Denny's Restaurant
Glendora, CA
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Poured draft beer, wine, and mixed drinks behind the bar during high-volume meal service and weekend shifts.
- Managed bar setup, liquor restocking, keg changes, and daily register balancing.
- Promoted to Assistant Manager, overseeing front-of-house operations, leading floor staff, enforcing health and safety standards, and managing guest flow during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendora
Glendora05-2016
Associate Degree -
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Bartending & Mixology: Classic cocktail builds, spirit profiles (tequila, bourbon, gin, rum), craft beer styles, wine service
Speed & Bar Mechanics: High-volume pouring, precise specifications, well setup/breakdown, rapid multi-ticket service
Bar Operations: POS systems (Agilysys), inventory management, keg changing
Luxury Service: Forbes Five-Star standards, VIP member relations, upselling, high-volume floor coordination
CERTIFICATIONS
RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Certified – California
Timeline
Food Runner | Server Assistant
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
04.2026 - Current
Cocktail Server
Dueling Piano Bar - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
05.2023 - 04.2026
Bartender | Restaurant Server | Banquet Server
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
02.2023 - 04.2026
Assistant Manager | Server
Denny's Restaurant
05.2016 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Glendora
Associate Degree -
Citrus College