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JUAN HERRERA

Glendale ,New York

Summary

Personable Head Bartender with 15

years of experience working in high traffic venues. Collaborative leader, establishing functional teams through relationship-building and thoughtful delegation. Proficient teacher, coaching staff to maintain service standards and anticipate customer needs.

Work History

Doorman

Mediterranean Tower West
04 1998 - 08 2001
  • Acknowledged and greeted building residents and guests with courtesy and urgency by opening doors and offering assistance.
  • Responded to resident complaints, questions, concerns and suggestions and conducted quality assurance follow-up to building issues and inquiries.

Bartender/ Captain

The Down Town Association
09 2000 - 01 2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Server/ Bartender

Abigail Kirsch Catering, Pier Sixty
02 2003 - 09 2010
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.

Concession Bartender/ Supervisor

Great Performances
03 2020 - Current
  • Implemented effective cash handling procedures, reducing discrepancies in register balances at the end of shifts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and mixology techniques to continually improve overall operations.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members quickly and professionally, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, anticipating guests'' needs and exceeding their expectations consistently.

Education

CTI

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Quality Assurance
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Doorman

Mediterranean Tower West
04 1998 - 08 2001

Bartender/ Captain

The Down Town Association
09 2000 - 01 2020

Server/ Bartender

Abigail Kirsch Catering, Pier Sixty
02 2003 - 09 2010

Concession Bartender/ Supervisor

Great Performances
03 2020 - Current

CTI
JUAN HERRERA