Years of Food and Beverage Experience
Lance Rodriguez
Mixologist
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly dependable service-driven team member with knowledge of mixology and craft beers. Progressive experience in the hospitality industry ranging from casual to high-end establishments. Prepared to offer expertise gained over twelve years of experience and take on a dynamic position within a growing establishment. Providing a pleasurable guest experience by utilizing excellent customer service and knowledge of beers and cocktails. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs by bringing skills into a work environment that will better myself as well as the team.
Overview
12
12
8
8
Years of Bartending Experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Degree
Work History
Mixologist
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2021 - Current
- Maintain high levels of service, staying attentive to guests and responding effectively to their inquiries.
- Prepare classic, modern and unique cocktails for each guest while assisting cocktail servers with specialty drink orders following standard recipes and using company standardized proportions.
- Guide guests through responsible gambling via machines, handled multiple cash drawers simultaneously, and managed gaming comps.
- Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques and adhering to all company alcohol service policies and health department procedures.
- Maintain the bar by stocking and creating nightly inventory reports for daily liquor orders.
Bartender
Tender Steakhouse At Luxor Hotel And Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2019 - Current
- Guide guests through menu offerings and food pairings for each course with wine and cocktails.
- Receive over 200 cocktail orders on average nightly from wait staff while simultaneously creating excellent guest experiences for up to 16 guests at the bar at any given time.
- Practice suggestive up-selling techniques, driving up per sale revenues and increasing average ticket sales by 15%.
- Average ticket sales per cover above $98, reaching over $5,000 in sales on average nightly.
- Keep accurate inventories, restock supplies, and notify management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Bar Manager
Juicy Beets Bar And Lounge
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Shrunk inventory costs by 10% through proactive evaluation and adjustment of vendor relationships and conducting weekly inventories of spirits, beers, wines, and mixers.
- Decreased waste by 15% by monitoring sales, managing bar inventory through creating and following strict recipes and measurements for drinks and implementing strict prep procedures.
- Increased profits with enhanced inventory oversight and strategic pricing adjustments.
- Created effective employee schedules that maintained coverage at peak times and minimized labor costs.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Crafted popular cocktail menus quarterly as part of seasonal offerings.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, productivity strategies, and company culture.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
Lead Bartender
Tacos & Beer Restaurant and Bar
Las Vegas, NV
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Created cocktail recipes for menus each season including; beer cocktails, barrel aged cocktails, as well as classic cocktails with modern twists.
- Provided friendly, attentive, and timely service to create exceptional experiences for guests while utilizing knowledge of craft beers and cocktails.
- Trained new bartenders on all job aspects, including drink preparation, up-selling techniques, maintaining customer relationships, garnish preparation, health department regulations, and company culture.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions to bring in new customers.
Bartender
The Rockhouse
Las Vegas, NV
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Poured mixed drinks for customers and assisted servers with drink orders providing attentive service.
- Upsold menu items to including daily specials and promotions to customers, driving up per sale revenues, maximizing profits, and exceeding daily sales goals.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Barback
CatHouse Boutique Nightclub
Las Vegas, NV
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Kept mixers, fruits, ice, tools, and glassware stocked, replenished beers, liquors, wine, and changed kegs while maintaining clean bar areas.
- Maintained nightclub cleanliness, as well as assisting cocktail servers with bottle service.
- Ran food, bussed tables, collected trash, and wiped up spills to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Eastern Gateway College
Youngstown Ohio12.2021
Bachelor's - Hospitality Management
Central State University
Online06.2023
Skills
- Inventory management
- Mixology Consistency
- Liquor, Beer, And Wine Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Engagement
- Highly Reliable
- Employee Training
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Team leadership
Certification
· Cicerone First Level Beer Server Certification
· Southern Wine & Spirits USBG Spirits and Fine Service Certification
· Bartenders Union Local 165 Bartender Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Mixologist
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
05.2021 - Current
Bartender
Tender Steakhouse At Luxor Hotel And Casino
06.2019 - Current
Bar Manager
Juicy Beets Bar And Lounge
05.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Bartender
Tacos & Beer Restaurant and Bar
11.2014 - 06.2016
Bartender
The Rockhouse
02.2013 - 11.2014
Barback
CatHouse Boutique Nightclub
01.2012 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Eastern Gateway College
Bachelor's - Hospitality Management
Central State University
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