Leonardo Gutierrez
Truckee,US
Summary
Experienced bartender with 5+ years in wine bars, restaurants, and country clubs. Skilled in craft cocktails, guest service, and upselling. WSET Level 2 certified. Thrives in fast-paced, high-standard environments with a focus on speed, precision, and hospitality.
Overview
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1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Old Town Tap
Truckee, CA
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Worked in a detail-oriented craft cocktail program emphasizing recipe precision, fresh ingredients, and elevated guest service.
- Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge of cocktail structure, spirits, and hospitality in an independent bar setting.
- Assisted with cocktail prep and bar mise en place, including house syrups, fresh citrus, garnishes, and batched components.
- Delivered personalized hospitality in an intimate service environment where guest interaction and consistency were essential.
Bartender
Moodys Bistro
Truckee, CA
08.2026 - Current
- Provide efficient, polished bar service in a high-volume, full-service restaurant and craft cocktail environment.
- Prepare classic and house cocktails to standardized specifications while maintaining speed, accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
- Execute beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail service across a large-format bar while managing simultaneous guest and service-well demands.
Bartender
Tahoe National Brewing
Tahoe City, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on beverage preparation and customer service standards.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
Bartender
The Club at Rancharrah
Reno, NV
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided upscale bar service in a fine dining country club with high member expectations.
- Leveraged deep wine knowledge and WSET Level 2 certification to recommend pairings and upsell bottles.
- Operated efficiently in both banquet bar and dining room service settings, including table-side cocktails.
Bartender
Montreux Golf & Country Club
Reno, NV
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-volume service while maintaining consistency in cocktail quality and guest experience.
- Developed speed techniques under pressure while managing 100+ covers during peak dinner service.
- Regularly upsold premium spirits, wine, and cocktails to members and guests.
Senior Wine Associate
Vino Volo
Reno, NV
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted management in curating and pricing a 120-bottle wine list, maximizing value and inventory efficiency.
- Led personalized wine tasting experiences, educating guests on regions, terroir, and pairing strategies.
- Created custom flights tailored to guest preferences, consistently receiving strong feedback.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy and History
University of Nevada Reno
12-2021
Skills
- Classic & Contemporary Cocktails, Precision Measuring & Presentation, Customer Storytelling & Experience, Ingredient Sourcing & Infusion Skills, Low-Light / Quiet Atmosphere Service, Menu Knowledge & Tasting Notes, Upscale Guest Interaction
Certification
WSET Level 2, Wine Academy of Las Vegas, Apr 2024
Timeline
Bartender
Moodys Bistro
08.2026 - Current
Bartender
Tahoe National Brewing
05.2026 - Current
Bartender
Old Town Tap
08.2025 - 08.2026
Bartender
Montreux Golf & Country Club
01.2025 - 08.2025
Bartender
The Club at Rancharrah
10.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Wine Associate
Vino Volo
07.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy and History
University of Nevada Reno