KENNY ACELAS PEREZ
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
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.
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Casa La Femme
09.2023 - Current
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
Bartender
Oscar Wilde
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Cosmico
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Bartender
Papillon
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Barback
Oscar Wilde
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
Barback
Lillie's Victorian
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
Food Runner
Ofrenda
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
Server
Don Pollo
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad Pontificia Javeriana
Colombia 09.2019
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Payment Processing
- Beverage Preparation
- Wine and Liquor Knowledge
- Classic Cocktails
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Fluency in Spanish
- Fluency in English
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Customer Service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Casa La Femme
09.2023 - Current
Bartender
Cosmico
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bartender
Oscar Wilde
01.2021 - 10.2023
Bartender
Papillon
01.2021 - 06.2021
Barback
Lillie's Victorian
10.2020 - 12.2020
Barback
Oscar Wilde
04.2020 - 01.2021
Food Runner
Ofrenda
02.2020 - 04.2020
Server
Don Pollo
02.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad Pontificia Javeriana
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