Jose Barrales
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic bartender with experience at Costa, excelling in mixology and customer service. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through attentive listening and strategic planning. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional beverage experiences and building lasting customer relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartending
Cesar Palace
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - Current
- Enhance customer engagement through showcasing mixology techniques, answering customer inquiries and helping customers create a positive beverage experience.
- Maintain industry knowledge of mixology techniques of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
- Provide operational support for inventory checks and documenting stock levels, bar setup/breakdown, and handling payments.
- Maintain health and safety protocols, including proper handling of alcohol and alertness to harmful patron behaviors.
Bartending Apprentice
Mirage
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported bartenders by assisting with the preparation and setup of the bar area, ensuring all tools, glassware, and ingredients availability.
- Maintained inventory management of items to ensure restocking of alcohol, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies during shifts.
- Managed guest relationships by providing friendly experience, delivering exceptional drinks, and maintaining active knowledge of bar menu items.
- Preserved bar cleanliness, health and safety protocols, including proper handling of alcohol.
- Observed and learned from professional bartenders to understand mixology techniques, customer engagement strategies, and efficient service methods.
Security Guard
Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Enforced safety regulations and responded to calls for service regarding varying incidents.
- Provided guidance and training to new employees in effective methods of managing all levels of personnel and site functions.
- Cultivated open lines of communication with security staff, supervision, and client contacts that reflected optimum management development and implementation of updated security protocols.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of guests and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded promptly to incidents, maintaining communication with emergency services.
Bartender
costa
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Mixed cocktails and served beverages to patrons efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area and equipment consistently.
- Assisted customers with drink selections and provided recommendations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service for guests.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through friendly interactions with guests.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Technician
Quality Communications
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted weekly home service calls repairing and installing video, phone, and internet services customers across Las Vegas.
- Inspected and upgraded residential ground or bond, cable lines, repairing poles and towers as needed while identifying clear connection for signal.
- Installed cable, fiber optic, home life and animation security while troubleshooting services to customers throughout the service area.
Education
Vocation Trade School Certificate Program - Culinary Bartending School
Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
Las Vegas12-2024
High School Diploma -
Clark High School
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attentive listening
- Strategic planning
- Organizational skills
- Customer service excellence
- Learning and development
- Maintenance and safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Mixology expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Supply management
- Ethical decision-making
Timeline
Bartending
Cesar Palace
01.2024 - Current
Bartending Apprentice
Mirage
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bartender
costa
02.2021 - 07.2024
Security Guard
Wynn Las Vegas
01.2021 - 08.2025
Technician
Quality Communications
01.2020 - 01.2021
Vocation Trade School Certificate Program - Culinary Bartending School
Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
High School Diploma -
Clark High School