Miguel Jimenez
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Reputable Bartender with flair for creating exciting and on-trend cocktails. Talented at developing world-class cocktail list and bar program. Recognized for creating innovative and attractive drink menus. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level bartender position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Hospitable Bartender committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and beverage sales. Talented in re-imagining classic cocktails and providing new culinary spin on drinks. Expertise in housekeeping and bar maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Brio itallian grill
Sarasota, FLORIDA
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Persuaded highly intoxicated customers to stop drinking and arranged alternative transportation.
Bartender
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Sarasota, FLORIDA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
Bartender
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Sarasota , FLORIDA
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Education
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL04-2018
Skills
- Health codes compliance
- Payment Processing
- Food Preparation
- Suggestive Selling
- Food Running
- Able to stand 12 hours
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Outgoing Personality
- Cash and credit transactions
- Excellent judgment
- Bar service preparation
- Engaging personality
- Professional Appearance
- Creative Mixology
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Anticipating guest needs
- Point of sale systems
Affiliations
- going to the gym keeping my body in the best condition to keep up with hard labor. while being one of my biggest passions
Refrences
- Rafael Manzano: co owner of Phillippi creek oyster bar (941-914-3765)
- Amy Wilson: manager at Phillippi Creek Osyter bar (941-320-1194)
- Jamie Jarell: Front house/Bar manger at Brio Italian Grill (954-649-0102)
- Barbara flowers: Manager at Phillippi Creek Osyter (941-961-5673)
- Josue Pabellon: executive chief at Brio Italian grill 917-941-9601
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Bartender
Brio itallian grill
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar
02.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar
11.2018 - 12.2019
Sarasota High School