Nicole Amaral
Venice,CA
Summary
Dynamic bartender with expertise in drink preparation and customer service. Proven ability to maintain a clean, organized bar environment while efficiently managing inventory and transactions.Works great with all team members, always looking to help out. Friendly personality who can deal with high expectations from customers. Been in the Venice community for 25 years and working at same shop locally for 20 years . Very reliable and good at upselling and maintaining relationships with the customers to insure their return to business.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Lifetime Athletic
Laguna Niguel, California
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared and served drinks according to recipes and customer requests.
- Maintained clean and organized bar area to enhance operational efficiency.
- Handled cash and card transactions with precision and accuracy.
- Managed bar inventory to ensure sufficient stock of supplies and ingredients.
- Delivered friendly, attentive service to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Adhered to all safety and house policies to maintain compliance standards.
Bartender
Blind Barber
Culver City, California
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure stock availability.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including restocking supplies for optimal service.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with colleagues through effective communication.
- Maintained bar area cleanliness and organization to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures to prevent intoxication and manage difficult situations.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and requests promptly.
Bartender
Baja Cantina
Los Angeles, California
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Trained new staff on beverage preparation and service protocols to ensure consistency.
- Developed seasonal cocktail specials to enrich drink menu offerings.
- Greeted customers, providing exemplary service to enhance guest experience.
Education
Cosmetology
Atlantic Technical College
Pompano Beach, FL02-2001
Skills
- Customer service and support
- Effective communication
- Drink preparation
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Cleanliness and safety awareness
- Inventory management
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Engaging personality
- Beverage supply orders
- Reliability
- Guest needs anticipation
Certification
- Food handler certification
- Responsible beverage service RBS/ Alcohol Awareness training
Availability
Flexible days and available evenings and holidays and weekends as needed
References
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
Lifetime Athletic
03.2023 - 06.2025
Bartender
Blind Barber
03.2022 - 02.2023
Bartender
Baja Cantina
05.2016 - 02.2020
Cosmetology
Atlantic Technical College