Joseph Martinez
Miami,FL
Summary
Hard working bartender with 10 Years experience at large scale fine dining establishment. Committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead bartender
Claudie
Miami, US
02.2025 - Current
- Managed a team of 8 bartenders, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations
- Maintained inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and placing orders as needed
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, proper techniques, and customer service standards
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations regarding food handling and alcohol service
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing any concerns or issues raised by patrons
- Conducted monthly meetings with the bar staff to discuss performance goals, provide feedback, and recognize outstanding achievements
- Utilized POS system efficiently for accurate order processing and payment transactions
- Managed cash handling procedures including opening/closing registers, reconciling cash drawers, and preparing bank deposits daily/weekly/monthly basis as required by company policy
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on bar equipment such as cleaning draft lines or replacing kegs ensuring optimal functionality
- Maintained cleanliness of the bar area according to health department guidelines resulting in zero violations during routine inspections
- Assisted management in creating employee schedules based on forecasted business volume while optimizing labor costs
- Served as a mentor for junior bartenders, providing guidance on drink preparation techniques and customer service best practices
Bartender
Catch Miami
Miami, US
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Verify identification and age requirements of guests
- Mix traditional and creative cocktails
- Process payment from guests
- Clean glasses and bar utensils
- Make suggestions based on guests' tastes and preferences
- Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
- Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
- Build a rapport with regular guests to create a positive atmosphere
Bartender
Lucky Cat
Miami, US
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
- Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks.
- Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations.
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
- Plan and present bar menu.
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
Bartender
Sexy Fish Miami
Miami, US
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Experience with high volume bars
- Greeting newly seated guest in a friendly and timely manner.
- Provided fast friendly professional service to all guest and beverage servers.
- Craft cocktails bartending in a high volume environment.
- Offered and describe cocktails off head for an unsure guest to find the perfect fit
- Always up-selling premium liquors, craft beer, and food.
- Consistently high in sales.
Lead Bartender
Barbakoa by finka
Doral, US
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Preparing and serving drinks to customers following the recipe set.
- Specializing craft cocktails.
- Trained and evaluated new hires.
- Communicated with bar manager on inventory.
- Operated Aloha P.O.S. system.
- Establish personalize relationships with guest.
- Suggesting guest on our top sellers.
- Arranging display with bottles and glasses for smart looking bar counter.
- Cleaning and hygienically maintaining the bars appearance.
- Demonstrated the ability to multitask between different restaurants
Bartender
Bulla Gastrobar
Doral, US
10.2020 - 09.2021
- I was a bartender and a server during my time there.
- Experience with high volume bars
- Greeting newly seated guest in a friendly and timely manner.
- Provided fast friendly professional service to all guest and beverage servers.
- Craft cocktails bartending in a high volume environment.
- Offered and describe cocktails off head for an unsure guest to find the perfect fit
- Always up-selling premium liquors, craft beer, and food.
- Consistently high in sales.
Bartender
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Doral, US
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Handled money and process credit card payments.
- Maintained a consistent, regular attendance record.
- Notified a manager if a guess was intoxicated or rude to other guest.
- Received beverage orders from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests.
- Greeted gas in a timely and professional manner.
- Consistently use suggested selling techniques.
Bartender
River Yacht Club
Miami, US
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Collect money for drinks served.
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Plan organize and control operation of a cocktail lounge or bar.
- Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
- Consistently used suggestive selling techniques.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
- Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
- Notified management of ordering needs. (Liquor, beer, wine, paper goods, etc.)
Bartender
Swine Southern Table and Bar
Coral Gables, US
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Evaluate and train the new hire.
- Manage strict beverage control to minimize waste.
- Check identification of customers to verify the age requirement for purchase of alcohol.
- Served wine and bottled or draft beer.
- Maintain inventory and ordered new supplies when needed.
- Create drink recipes.
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive display.
- Mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Operated Aloha P.O.S system.
Education
High school diploma -
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Mixologist
- Cleanliness standards
- Staff management
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
- Upselling
- Team management
- Problem solving
- Anticipating guest needs
- Craft cocktail preparation
Certification
Food Handler
Timeline
Lead bartender
Claudie
02.2025 - Current
Bartender
Catch Miami
05.2024 - 10.2024
Bartender
Lucky Cat
02.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
Sexy Fish Miami
08.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Bartender
Barbakoa by finka
10.2021 - 01.2023
Bartender
Bulla Gastrobar
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bartender
Kings Dining & Entertainment
01.2018 - 09.2018
Bartender
River Yacht Club
03.2017 - 10.2017
Bartender
Swine Southern Table and Bar
09.2015 - 03.2017
High school diploma -
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School