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Bartender

Joshua Labrada

Bartender
Miami,FL

Summary

Successful at keeping operations moving accurately & efficiently to produce high-quality service that meet guest and business demands. Very knowledgeable on labor and inventory controls, previous business experience dealing with beverages lead; became an astute apprentice & dedicated myself to comprehensive labor work (including plant work, mixing,/watering, trellis work, light work). Learning skilled/semi-skilled trades, Developed a strong work ethic and learned to operated by maximizing quality. Great multitasker and experienced public speaker for staff training. Knowledgeable with extensive experience in customer & plant based service. Committed to enhancing customer experiences & teamwork development. Skills: Recruitment & Team building Management Sanitizing understanding Food production management Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance High-volume dining Budgeting Equipment maintenance Staff management Inventory controls Scheduling Inventory management Operational improvement Customer service Cash management Time management Project management Earls Kitchen & Bar - Bar Manager Miami, Florida Customer-focused Head Bartender with 12 years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented theme and event planner, coordinating staffing and providing guidance for employees when necessary. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freehold - Head Bartender

Wynwood, Florida
11.2020 - Current
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverages
  • In charge of opening and closing managerial responsibilities
  • Joshua Labrada
  • JLabrada1@yahoo.com, )-975-8732
  • Freehand Miami

Bartender

The Sylvester
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits

Property Beverage Lead

Freehand Miami - Broken Shaker/27 Restaurant
Miami Beach, Florida
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Creator of Beverage program
  • Ordered beverages (spirits) & maintained inventory
  • Managed staff trainings & schedules
  • Generating P&L reports, inventory standards, training manuals & establishing contracts with various vendors
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost performance, streamline processes and increase efficiency in different areas
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast- paced culinary environments
  • Set and supervised seasonal and special event menus
  • Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
  • Decreased Property P&L liquor variance from 17% to 5.3% by updating training programs, setting par systems, cleaning up micros systems (also trained in aloha)
  • Controlled liquor costs and managed inventory
  • Cultural Bar Ambassador for other Broken Shaker locations (NYC &
  • Chicago)
  • Cut spending by 15% through effective inventory management and supply sourcing.

Head Bartender

Scapegoat
Miami Beach, Florida
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverages.

Head Bartender

Earls Kitchen & Bar
Miami, FL
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on a monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
  • Tended bar at special events and directed team to provide exceptional service for weddings, business meetings and society gatherings
  • East Coast National Bar ambassador

Education

Bachelor of Facilities Management - Hospitality Management & Administration

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, FL
05.2010

Skills

  • Daily Reports
  • Hospitality Management
  • Confirming Transactions
  • Measurement Accuracy
  • Monitoring Alcohol Consumption
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Financial Controls
  • Identification and Compliance
  • Responsible Serving
  • Patron Engagement
  • Age Identification and Compliance
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Cash Handling and Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freehold - Head Bartender

11.2020 - Current

Bartender

The Sylvester
01.2020 - 03.2020

Head Bartender

Scapegoat
05.2019 - 08.2019

Property Beverage Lead

Freehand Miami - Broken Shaker/27 Restaurant
07.2015 - 03.2020

Head Bartender

Earls Kitchen & Bar
04.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Facilities Management - Hospitality Management & Administration

Florida International University

High School Diploma -

Christopher Columbus High School
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