Joseph Hooks-Baca
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proven leader in high-pressure environments, adept at multitasking and optimizing team performance at Beaumonts Eatery. Expert in liquor, beer, and wine, with a knack for enhancing customer service and reducing wait times. Successfully negotiated with suppliers to cut costs, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender / Bar Manager
URBN Wood Fired Pizza
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender / FOH Manager
Raglan Public House
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bar Team Leader
Beaumonts Eatery
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Reduced wait times for customers, prioritizing prompt service during peak hours.
- Managed scheduling of bartenders to optimize coverage during busy periods while minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized profits by negotiating favorable pricing agreements with suppliers and controlling pour costs.
- Coordinated private events at the venue by working closely with clients to create tailored experiences that met their specific needs.
Education
HS Diploma -
San Diego High
San Diego, CASkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender / Bar Manager
URBN Wood Fired Pizza
01.2020 - 08.2024
Bartender / FOH Manager
Raglan Public House
02.2017 - 12.2020
Bar Team Leader
Beaumonts Eatery
02.2013 - 12.2017
HS Diploma -
San Diego High
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