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 and committed to building a customer base by providing a positive experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Maydan Market/Compass Rose
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
Manage bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste through efficient ordering processes.
Keep bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Provide bartending experience while also supporting floor operations, including serving and bussing
Wine Knowledge
Fast paced and high volume
Bartender
Drawing Room
Los Feliz
03.2024 - Current
Coverage Bartender, filling in whenever needed
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Manage cash handling duties responsibly
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Bartender
Evangeline Swamp Room
Chinatown/DTLA
12.2024 - 09.2025
Developed and implemented cocktail menu
Extensive classic cocktail knowledge
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
Bartender
Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Bar
El Segundo
07.2017 - 02.2025
LA Weekly’s top 10 tiki bar list
Bartender
Managed bar alone
Changed kegs
Created a wide variety of exotic tiki cocktails as well as classic cocktails
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
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.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Bartender
The Castle Sports Bar
Manhattan Beach
02.2017 - 01.2020
Bartender
Manage bar alone
Handle cash and safe access
Closer/Opener
Well drinks/cocktails
Bartender
GEM Bar at The GEM Hotel
New York
03.2016 - 01.2017
Bartender/Barista
Manage bar alone
Knowledgeable on wine and craft beer selection
Send daily reports at closing
Operate POS system
Line Cook
Diviera Drive
Williamsburg
01.2016 - 01.2017
Garde manger
Line cook
Deli work
Barista
Blue Spoon
New York
01.2016 - 01.2017
Barista
Cashier
Trained through Intelligentsia
Maintenance of shop; cleaning, stocking ect
Closer/Key holder
Barista Manager
Taza Café LA
Echo Park
02.2012 - 12.2015
Barista
Made espresso drinks on a manual espresso machine
Key holder; Manager from 2013-February 2016
Scheduled employee hours, inventory, placed orders with vendors for the week
Maintained integrity and cleanliness of the shop
Oversaw all facets of the cash register, responsible for end of day financial accounting
Education
Degree - Culinary Arts
New School of Cooking
01.2015
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Rio Hondo Community College
01.2013
Honors Diploma - undefined
Whittier High School
01.2011
Skills
Strong multitasking
Customer engagement
Highly reliable
Team player attitude
Over a decade of experience
Wide variety of different bartending styles and cocktail knowledge