Pablo Beltran
San Juan,PR
Summary
Reliable individual proudly offering 8 years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Buenos Ayres Bar & Grill
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Bartender
El Almacen Speakeasy
11.2017 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bartender
La Oveja Negra
12.2016 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Notre Dame
Caguas, PRNo Degree - Bartending
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio - Caguas, PR
Caguas, PR05.2010
Skills
Mixology expertise
POS Terminal Operation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Drink Preparation Knowledge
Organizational Abilities
Menu Pricing and Writing
Hospitality and Accommodation
Monetary Transactions
Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Won "Premio de Ventas, The Perfect Serve, Ballester Hermanos, 2018" Award for highest percentage of sales increase during competition season, 2017/2018.
- Finalist "The Perfect Serve, Ballester Hermanos, 2017 & 2018.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bar Manager
Buenos Ayres Bar & Grill
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bartender
El Almacen Speakeasy
11.2017 - 09.2019
Bartender
La Oveja Negra
12.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Notre Dame
No Degree - Bartending
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio - Caguas, PR
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