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Bartender
Mike Richuisa

Mike Richuisa

Menifee

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused professional with extensive experience at Smoking Gun Bar Staffing. Proven ability to deliver exceptional service and build loyal clientele. Strong multitasking skills and a solid knowledge of spirits, complemented by a team player attitude. Recognized for maintaining high cleanliness standards and responsible alcohol service.

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Qualified [Desired Position] with robust background in hospitality and mixology. Successfully crafted diverse cocktails and ensured customer satisfaction, contributing to high repeat business. Demonstrated skills in customer service and inventory management.

Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during peak hours. Knowledge of inventory control and managing supplies to ensure well-stocked bar.

Friendly Bartender with exceptional [Skill] and [Skill] skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Smoking Gun Bar Staffing
07.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • strong working knowledge of Spirts, Cordials, Beer and Wine
  • effcient in multiple POS systems. Toast/Clover
  • RBS certificate server id# 31369903

Security Officer

Three Rivers Casino
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.

Tour Guide

Sand Dune Frountier
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
  • Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
  • Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of tour subjects.
  • Improved group safety by vigilantly monitoring tour participants and implementing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Trained new hires ensuring they were well-prepared knowledgeable about their assigned tours before leading them independently.
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
  • Arranged for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests.
  • Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
  • Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.
  • Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
  • Increased repeat customer rates, building strong relationships through personalized interaction and follow-up.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for multiple tour groups, ensuring smooth operation and timely departures.
  • Enhanced visitor engagement by delivering captivating and informative tours of historical sites.

Owner/Operator Technician

Menifee General Construction
06.2008 - 11.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Spirits, Cordials, Beer And Wine

IE Bartending School
Riverside, CA
08-2025

Lic# 917374 -

California Contractors License School
Temecula, CA
04-2008

Perris High School
Perris, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Strong working knowledge of Spirits, Cordials, Beer and Wine
  • Efficient in multiple POS systems Toast & Clover
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Responsible alcohol service RBS # 313699903
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Sales expertise
  • Salesmanship
  • Classic cocktails

Timeline

Bartender

Smoking Gun Bar Staffing
07.2025 - Current

Security Officer

Three Rivers Casino
01.2024 - 11.2024

Tour Guide

Sand Dune Frountier
06.2021 - 10.2023

Owner/Operator Technician

Menifee General Construction
06.2008 - 11.2020

Certificate of Completion - Spirits, Cordials, Beer And Wine

IE Bartending School

Lic# 917374 -

California Contractors License School

Perris High School
Mike Richuisa