Juan Lara
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Gaming Bartender with extensive experience, excelling in customer relations, and cocktail preparation. Renowned for creating memorable experiences, I ensure a welcoming atmosphere while resolving conflicts with ease. I strive to make everyone who walks through the door feel like family. Self-motivated, with over 15 years of experience in this industry. I have a fun personality and am a positive-driven multitasker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaming Bartender
Parkway Tavern
Las Vegas, NV
04.2025 - Current
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Joey's Tavern
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 03.2025
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Time-out Sports Bar
Las Vegas, NV
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Outpost Saloon
Las Vegas, NV
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Mangos Beach Bar
Las Vegas, NV
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Timbers Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Pandora's Lounge
Las Vegas , NV
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Gaming Bartender
Goodfellas
Las Vegas, NV
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Engaged with clientele in order to build rapport and ensure that they became repeat customers.
- I took food orders from guests at the bar and recommended beverage pairings to go with their meals.
- Attended to and paid all gaming customers at the bar.
- I made sure the bar was always clean and stocked.
- Acted as my own security.
Education
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL01-1997
General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILSkills
- Providing bar patrons with superior service and an enjoyable, memorable experience
- Excelled at upselling customers to premium brands
- Capable of handling a weekend or large party rush
- Cocktail preparation
- Customer Relations
- Trained on POS systems
- Conflict and dispute resolution
- Time management skills
- Client-focused
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gaming Bartender
Parkway Tavern
04.2025 - Current
Gaming Bartender
Joey's Tavern
12.2018 - 03.2025
Gaming Bartender
Time-out Sports Bar
01.2017 - 12.2018
Gaming Bartender
Outpost Saloon
10.2014 - 01.2017
Gaming Bartender
Mangos Beach Bar
08.2013 - 10.2014
Gaming Bartender
Timbers Bar & Grill
05.2011 - 08.2013
Gaming Bartender
Pandora's Lounge
11.2010 - 05.2011
Gaming Bartender
Goodfellas
09.2010 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College