Open To Work
Joseph Amador
Elmhurst,New York
Summary
Lead bartender with extensive experience at Eataly, specializing in cocktail preparation and beverage pairing. Demonstrated success in enhancing guest experiences through strategic upselling and effective customer relationship management. Proficient in staff training and inventory management, ensuring seamless service in high-volume settings. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Rosemary’s
New York, New York
06.2025 - Current
- Executed high-volume cocktail service (300–580+ covers), maintaining speed, consistency, and precision.
- Utilized advanced techniques, including ambidextrous shake-and-stir, to optimize ticket times.
- Prepared classic and craft cocktails with strong knowledge of spirits, amari, vermouths, and liqueurs.
- Coordinated with barbacks, kitchen, and service staff to streamline service flow and enhance guest experience.
- Delivered attentive, guest-focused service with strong upselling and pairing recommendations.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of menu ingredients, allergens, and steps of service, including wine service.
- Supported efficient high-volume service through batching, clarification, and preparation systems.
- Monitored and adjusted par levels for spirits, syrups, wine, beer, and N/A beverages to ensure consistent availability.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and safety standards in bar operations.
F&B Supervisor
Eataly
Flatiron, NY
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared classic and craft cocktails while maintaining efficient bar service during peak hours.
- Managed multi-table section, ensuring proper pacing of courses and smooth coordination with kitchen and bar while preparing classic and craft cocktails during high-volume service.
- Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure efficient service and accurate order delivery.
- Coordinated service with management during high-volume shifts to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of menu ingredients, allergens, and daily specials to provide accurate guest information.
- Recommended cocktails and pairings to enhance the guest experience.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of spirits, amaro, whiskey, and wine pairings.
- Keeping up to date with pars such as: syrups, spirits & liqueurs, wine, beer, N/A beverages.
- Worked at Flatiron restaurant, assisting in various service roles.
Lead Bartender
Eataly
Flatiron, NY
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assist/ Lead dining floor with knowledge of future 86’s with constant communication with chef & BOH.
- Managed team members (FOH).
- Supervised and supported a team of 6–12 servers during service.
- Trained Bussers, Runners, Servers, and Bartenders to ensure high service standards and operational efficiency.
- Led pre-shift meetings covering specials, wine features, and service standards.
- Enhanced average check through strategic upselling and effective wine pairings.
- Recommended cocktails and pairings to enhance the guest experience.
- Resolved guest concerns professionally to ensure positive dining experiences.
- Assisted management with section assignments and floor flow.
- Trained new hires on service standards and POS systems.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar to maintain timing and accuracy.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of menu ingredients, allergies, and daily specials.
- Supported managers with recovery checks, refunded checks, printed reports for servers, and deposited cash box at end of shifts.
- Wine & Spirit Knowledge.
- Assisted in the operations at Flatiron restaurant, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
Server
Eataly
Flatiron
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered attentive service in fast-paced, high-volume setting of 150+ covers per shift.
- Enhanced guest experience with menu knowledge and wine/cocktail recommendations, contributing to increased check averages through upselling.
- Demonstrated strong wine and cocktail knowledge, including classics such as the Old Fashioned & Negroni and crafted spirit & wine cocktails.
- Boosted check averages through suggestive selling of appetizers, premium spirits, desserts, and wine pairings.
- Managed multiple tables while maintaining service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Knowing all my allergens and steps of service including: water, wine service.
- Handled cash and credit transactions accurately using POS.
- Receiving accurate customer payments and returning the correct change.
- Great at guest relationship building.
- Assumed duties of absent colleagues to ensure seamless service.
- Adhering to the restaurant service standards and dress code.
- Opening and pouring wine at the table side.
- Served customers at Flatiron restaurant, ensuring timely orders and satisfaction.
Bartender/Server
Sunday in Brooklyn
New York, New York
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported bartenders during high-volume service by maintaining stocked bars and organized workstations.
- Restocked liquor, beer, wine, and bar ingredients to ensure uninterrupted service throughout shifts.
- Prepared garnishes, juices, syrups, and bar prep for daily service.
- Changed kegs and monitored draft systems to maintain proper beer service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar, glassware, and service areas.
- Assisted with opening and closing duties including inventory, restocking, and bar breakdown.
- Collaborated with bartenders and service staff to anticipate needs and ensure seamless service.
- Assisted bartenders with preparing cocktail batches and house mixes to maintain speed and consistency during service.
- Measured and prepared batched ingredients for high-volume cocktails following house recipes and bar standards.
- Helped maintain par levels for batched cocktails, juices, and syrups to ensure service readiness.
- Supported inventory management and administrative tasks to optimize bar operations.
- Pier 17, Seaport
Server
Seaport Entertainment Inc
New York, New York
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order delivery, improving overall service efficiency.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, increasing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations to create welcoming environment.
Server
Dos Caminos
New York, NY
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Engaged customers with enthusiasm for restaurant's menu, improving dining experience.
- Mixed and served beverages according to established recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Trained new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge, enhancing team readiness.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Veritas Academy
Flushing06-2019
Skills
- Cocktail preparation
- Cocktail menu development
- Bartender training
- Wine service
- Wine pairing
- Menu development
- Beverage tasting
- Food pairing
- Inventory management
- Team training
- Relationship management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Bartender
Rosemary’s
06.2025 - Current
F&B Supervisor
Eataly
11.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Bartender
Eataly
06.2023 - 11.2024
Server
Eataly
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bartender/Server
Sunday in Brooklyn
12.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Seaport Entertainment Inc
06.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Dos Caminos
06.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Veritas Academy