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Jack Castro

MIAMI,FL

Summary

Experienced in hospitality and service, I excelled at Amara at Paraiso, mastering barbacking and bartending, and innovating top-selling cocktails. I've demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams, and enhancing guest satisfaction. I am proficient in stock rotation and adept at providing exceptional service, I embody a dynamic blend of efficiency and creativity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Barback/ Server/ Bartender

Amara at Paraiso by Michael Shwartz
10.2021 - Current
  • Learned how to prep large quantities in an organized and orderly fashion.
  • Fully understood and mastered the art of barbacking, granting me a lead barback position where I taught and led my fellow barbacks by example.
  • I took on high volume and high pace in a professional manner and was always there to alleviate pressure off of my bartenders.
  • I excelled in bartending as I once imagined. I am able to take on numerous tickets while providing outstanding service to my guests.
  • I have now also taken on the creative side of bartending and have now put on numerous top-selling cocktails for our menu.

Bartender

Harrys by Michael Shwartz
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Eager to finally become a bartender, I took on the opportunity to work solo shifts at Harry's. In the short time I was there, I learned how to serve and take care of a 8+ table section while bartending for the entire restaurant.

Dishwasher/ Busser/ Food Runner

Tigertail + Mary (Michael Shwartz)
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • I spent my shift bussing, pre-bussing, flipping tables, and being present for my server incase of assistance.
  • Understood the formula to keeping guest happy and accommodated in a high volume restaurant.
  • Learned how to expedite food and make sure courses are reaching tables in its proper time.

Skills

  • Stock rotation
  • Multi-tasking
  • Organization
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Bartender backup

Interests

  • Soccer
  • The Beatles
  • Bartending
  • Digital Art

Timeline

Bartender

Harrys by Michael Shwartz
08.2023 - 12.2023

Lead Barback/ Server/ Bartender

Amara at Paraiso by Michael Shwartz
10.2021 - Current

Dishwasher/ Busser/ Food Runner

Tigertail + Mary (Michael Shwartz)
05.2021 - 10.2021
Jack Castro