Luis Marcano
Orlando,FL
Summary
Service-driven Head Bartender drawing from broad knowledge of cocktails, craft beers and ciders to provide targeted, customer-oriented service. Detailed inventory manager, coordinating product stocking and shipments as needed. Team-oriented leader with clear communication and collaborative approach to workplace administration. Accurate individual skilled in art of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks based on customers' needs. Offering in-depth knowledge of cocktail recipes and spirits.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Westvillenyc
New York, NY
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Developed drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
- Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Server
La Befana
Merida Venezuela, Merida
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Bartender
La Botana
Merida Venezuela, Merida
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Education
GED -
Borough Of Manhattan Community College Of The City University Of New York
New York, NY01.2018
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Universida De Los Andes
Merida VE01.2016
Skills
- Classic cocktails
- Responsible alcohol service
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Health Codes Compliance
- Menu Memorization
- Creative mixology
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Highly reliable
- Preparing Garnishes
- Food Running
- Sales expertise
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Westvillenyc
11.2018 - 06.2021
Server
La Befana
01.2015 - 07.2017
Bartender
La Botana
10.2014 - 03.2016
GED -
Borough Of Manhattan Community College Of The City University Of New York
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Universida De Los Andes
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