Luis A Perez Rivera
Longbranch,NJ
Summary
Professional hospitality leader with significant experience in managing high-energy bar environments. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth. Strong collaborator on team development and delivering consistent results, adapting seamlessly to evolving needs. Expertise in inventory management, staff training, and creating inviting atmosphere. Reliable and goal-oriented, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Manager
Beach Tavern / Tiki Bar / Osteria Molo
03.2019 - Current
- Managed daily bar area maintenance, ensuring a consistently clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons.
- Led and motivated a team of employees, driving productivity and fostering a positive, engaged work environment.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Maintained efficient inventory of alcoholic beverages, ensuring stock levels met demand while minimizing shortages or overstock.
- Developed innovative seasonal drinks and cocktail menu items, enhancing the bar’s offerings and driving seasonal sales.
- Introduced new cocktails to the menu based on market research that became popular choices amongst customers.
- Optimized inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels, reducing waste, and improving cost efficiency.
Bar Manager
Avenue Le Club
05.2009 - 02.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Horse Farm
Overbrook Country Club
09.2006 - 02.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Manager of Operations Dutty Free
Airlines for America
03.1991 - 03.2006
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Led a team of professionals to implement strategic initiatives, driving operational improvements.
- Improved productivity by introducing new operational procedures.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for seamless integration of new operational systems.
- Enhanced team performance with effective leadership and motivation.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Chile Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Staff training
- Purchasing strategy
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Beverage preparation
- Cost control
- Bar operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Beverage Manager
Beach Tavern / Tiki Bar / Osteria Molo
03.2019 - Current
Bar Manager
Avenue Le Club
05.2009 - 02.2019
Horse Farm
Overbrook Country Club
09.2006 - 02.2009
Manager of Operations Dutty Free
Airlines for America
03.1991 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
High School
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