Angela Xifaras
Summary
Hardworking and professional Bartender and Bar Manager with experience in high volume establishments including various clubs and bars. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service while having a positive, uplifting attitude. Has been in the bartending and nightclub industry for the past 8 years. Consistently bringing in business from clients kept throughout the years, to newly made clients. Bartending at 13 establishments has created an extremely well rounded and knowledgeable bartender. Successful in delivering high bar sales while smoothly operating any bar. Very driven and organized, the more work the better.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO & Bartender
Krush
04.2024 - Current
- As CEO, developing key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth is one of my many tasks
- Creates a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities
- Developed a high performance executive team for maximum productivity and efficiency
- Handles absolutely everything including hiring all staff, creating and distributing staff payout, personally handling all bottle service payments, determining bottle and drink prices, setting up and closing bar, seating sections when needed, communicating with staff and customers to guarantee satisfaction, handling all "singles" transactions, taking food orders along with drink orders, setting up poles for the stages, running the Krush work group chat, handling percentages and payment with property owner at the end of the night, doing inventory on days we are closed, determining and getting uniforms for bartenders and bottle girls, handling and pushing all promotion, setting general admission prices along with section prices etc.
Bartender
OC11 Gentleman's Sports Lounge
03.2024 - Current
- Handles a busy bar in a fast paced environment
- Creates a wide range of drinks with multiple orders at once
- Multitasks between servicing bar patrons and the waitresses with their drink orders
- Establishes a fun environment for customers while being productive and handling ordes
- In charge of handling all "singles" transactions
Bartender
DLS Events (Rolling Loud)
02.2024 - Current
- Serves high customer volumes during special events
- Personally was chosen to bartend the exclusive artists lounge at Rolling Loud, handled the whole bar by myself while making sure artists were comfortable and being given the best service
- Efficiently restock my bar when needed, maintains artists privacy expectations, communicate with higher ups via walkie talkie to ensure smooth operations, and make various different drinks according to the drink menu and special requests
Bartender
Exotica Lounge
01.2024 - Current
- As the only bartender on shift, it is my duty to always set up the bar, set up cash register, handle all bar and hookah sales, put away alcohol when need be, clean up etc.
- Makes sure to provide great customer service to all our patrons and have them coming back
- Exotica is a big celebrity hang out spot, part of my job is to always make sure they are comfortable and all their needs are met when it comes to bottle service or any other needs they may require
Bar Manager & Bartender
Nova3
01.2024 - Current
- Handles all things involving bar at this event space including management tasks such as creating drinks, setting drink prices, inventory, setting up bar presentation, bar organization etc.
- In charge of sending pay outs to other bartenders and bottle service
- Provides phenomenal customer service as bartender and bar manager
- Coming in on off days to make sure bar is properly set up and stocked for future events
- Always creating a welcoming atmosphere and networking with clients and customers
- Hires bartenders and bottle service when larger events have been booked at this venue
Bartender
The Dime
11.2023 - Current
- Always performs opening and closing duties, handles sales reports, and sets up for the night ahead
- Makes any and every drink someone could think of as we are a bar with a wide range of liquor
- Teamwork is always necessary especially being a very small but busy bar
- Maintains a clean and organized workspace while simultaneously taking care of customers
Bartender
Byblos
08.2023 - Current
- Serves high customer volumes all night as the only bartender on shift
- Handles everything involving the bar such as inventory, restocking, creating drinks, food orders, bottle service preparation, handling transactions, setting up the bar etc.
- Consistently provides excellent customer service
- Closes out cash register and prepares cashier report at end of shift
Bartender
Heart WeHo
03.2023 - Current
- As one of the busiest clubs in West Hollywood, Heart has taught me how to work with 7 other bartenders at once in an extremely fast paced environment
- Efficiently opens and closes the bar according to established procedures
- Always multitasking with multiple orders at once for hours at a time with no issue
- Constantly busy and get to hone in on my true bartending skills while serving an awesome crowd of customers
- Contributes to a positive work environment through effective teamwork
Bartender
Cheetahs
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Made sure to always provide bar patrons with top notch customer service
- Ran a busy bar here as the only bartender for 3 years, proven extreme focus
- Consistently made great clients and always made sure they left happy
- Was charge of everything having to do with the bar and made sure everything pertaining to it ran smooth
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at end of shift
- In charge of handling all "singles" transactions
Bar Manager & Bartender
Club 305 LA (The Dollhouse)
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Was in charge of everything involving the bar from inventory, to bottles, drinks, schedule, handling the money, and bartending
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at end of shift
- Handled the bar completely by myself in a very smooth manner
- Proven to manage a bar extremely well with optimal results
- In charge of handling all "singles" transactions
Bottle Server/Waitress
Crazy Girls
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided amazing customer service making sure every customer was enjoying themselves and their orders were fulfilled
- Handled all bottle transactions for my tables responsibly and accurately
- Constantly making sure my tables were having a good time and would always be checking to see if they needed anything
- Between serving drinks and presenting bottles, it was very fast paced and brought my focus to another level
Bartender
Dames and Games
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned and served many complex drinks here
- Always made sure my clients were happy and came back
- Very fast paced between the bar and making drinks for the waitresses, focus was mandatory
Bartender
Euphoria
11.2016 - 01.2018
- As the only bartender at the main bar, I learned a lot of focus, skill, and how to increase productivity here
- Handled everything from bottles, to creating new drinks, to checking inventory, to making sure the waitresses were on track with service to their tables
- Gave incredible customer service and always had people coming back to the bar
Education
Academic Certificate of Sound - Music
1500 Sound Academy
Los Angeles, CA07.2022
Certification of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA07.2018
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
06.2015
Skills
- Ability to make a wide range of cocktails
- High knowledge of all things bar and alcohol related
- Great ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Extraordinary bar managing skills
- Great ability to Work in a Team
- Highly organized with tasks
- Motivated and positive attitude with coworkers and patrons
- Organizational Leadership
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Job Title
Bartender & Bar Manager
Certification
ABC/RBS Certification
Status: Certified
Server ID: 313211487
Renewal Date: 11/26/2025
Harvard Bartending Course-The Art of Mixology
Training received: August 2016, Boston MA
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Additional Information
*Adolfo Espinoza
Heart WeHo Owner
(909)912-9032
*James Eason
Heart WeHo Manager
(619)888-2502
*Tyler J. Smith
Nova3 owner
(818)306-0799
*LJ Smith
Ace of Diamonds CEO
(323)680-0707
* Tony Verdugo
Spearmint Rhino Vice President
(702)810-9799
* Aaron Ferro
Previous Euphoria Manager
(401)559-5808
* Drew Verdugo
OC11 Manager
(760)859-6549
* Roger Romero
Previous Crazy Girls Manager
(323)806-0948
* Bobby Dorian
Cheetahs Owner
(213)716-3500
*Guillermo Abendano
Exotica Lounge Owner
(516)209-9449
Timeline
CEO & Bartender
Krush
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
OC11 Gentleman's Sports Lounge
03.2024 - Current
Bartender
DLS Events (Rolling Loud)
02.2024 - Current
Bartender
Exotica Lounge
01.2024 - Current
Bar Manager & Bartender
Nova3
01.2024 - Current
Bartender
The Dime
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
Byblos
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Heart WeHo
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Cheetahs
06.2021 - 01.2024
Bartender
Dames and Games
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bar Manager & Bartender
Club 305 LA (The Dollhouse)
12.2020 - 06.2022
Bottle Server/Waitress
Crazy Girls
11.2018 - 11.2021
Bartender
Euphoria
11.2016 - 01.2018
Academic Certificate of Sound - Music
1500 Sound Academy
Certification of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
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