Ivan Mendez
Conyers,GA
Summary
Firefighter with years of experience in food and hospitality. I have a genuine interest in service, food, and the pace of a well-run operation. I’m a people person, and I take pride in doing the job well—consistently, not just when conditions are easy.
Those roles built the same core skills: clear judgment under pressure, quick decision-making, and composure when things change. Hospitality developed the service standard. Emergency work strengthened the ability to act without delay.
Overview
1
1
Language
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Rockdale County Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Bartender
Bar Oscar
06.2025 - Current
- Worked both bar and tables during peak service, staying organized so tickets and tables didn’t pile up.
- Maintained a hospitality-first standard in a high-volume fine dining bar without letting peak volume reduce the quality of attention guests received.
- Supported the full team without ego — barbacked, restocked, ran food, and jumped in wherever service needed it.
- Maintained guest-first service in a room with elevated food standards set by a James Beard Award–nominated chef.
Bartender
Papis
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Bartender
Iberian Pig
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Server
Mellow Mushroom
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided menu item explanations and recommended safe options for food allergies.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
High School Diploma - Public Safety
Rockdale County High School
Conyers, GASkills
- Table resetting
- Daily specials memorization
- Menu memorization
- Dining customer service
- Hospitality service expertise
- POS operation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Bar Oscar
06.2025 - Current
Bartender
Papis
01.2025 - 06.2025
Firefighter
Rockdale County Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
Bartender
Iberian Pig
07.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Mellow Mushroom
06.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma - Public Safety
Rockdale County High School