Jonathan Villaran
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender with experience in upscale casual and fine dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cafe Chelsea At Hotel Chelsea
New York, NY
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
Bartender
MANHATTA.
New York, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with Toast POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Bartender
Zaytinya By Jose Andres At The Ritz Carlton NOMAD
New York, NY
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
- Completed requisitions to maintain required inventory levels
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers
Bartender
One Dine At One World Observatory
New York
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Served high customer volumes during nights, weekends, and special events
- 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 customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Barback
Dutch Kills
New York
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables, and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift
- Replaced empty kegs, cocktail syrups, and restocked liquor in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The New School
New York, NYSkills
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Menu Memorization
- Suggestive Selling
- Beverage Preparation
- Health codes compliance
- Engaging personality
Timeline
Bartender
Cafe Chelsea At Hotel Chelsea
05.2024 - 11.2024
Bartender
MANHATTA.
03.2024 - 05.2024
Bartender
Zaytinya By Jose Andres At The Ritz Carlton NOMAD
02.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender
One Dine At One World Observatory
02.2020 - 01.2023
Barback
Dutch Kills
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The New School
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