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Bartender

Ivan Lizarraga

Beaumont,CA

Summary

Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Familiar with wide range of beers, liquors, wine and cocktails. Works great with team members to serve customers and meet demand. Always ready to help others and reliable in keeping bar organized, stocked and ready for customers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/MOD

Rok N Fondue
Redlands, CA
03.2019 - Current
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
  • Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
  • Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Chino Hills, CA
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
  • Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
  • Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
  • Helped train and develop new talent.

Busser/Lead Barback

Las Cascadas (CLOSED)
Chino Hills, CA
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
  • Stocked cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
  • Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Swept and mopped front-of-house and back-of-house floors using various tools.
  • Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and highchairs.
  • Went above and beyond expectations by helping with various tasks to support teammates and provide customer service.
  • Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
  • Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buena Vista High School
Chino
06.2015

Chino Hills High School
Chino Hills, CA

Vista Del Lago
Moreno Valley, CA

Skills

  • Extensive Spirits Knowledge
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Extensive Beer Knowledge
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Staff Management
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Service-Oriented Mindset

Timeline

Bartender/MOD

Rok N Fondue
03.2019 - Current

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2016 - 03.2019

Busser/Lead Barback

Las Cascadas (CLOSED)
04.2016 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Buena Vista High School

Chino Hills High School

Vista Del Lago

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