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Rafael Pineda

Linden,Liden

Summary

Customer-oriented restaurant professional well-versed in liquor, beer and specialty drinks. Diligent about restocking supplies and keeping customer areas clean. Ready to take on new professional challenge and learn new skills .

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Cantina Rooftop
01.2019 - Current
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • 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.

Rooftop Bartender

Rare Bar & Grill
09.2014 - 09.2023
  • Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for any customer demand.
  • Provided bar services for numerous public and private events.
  • Created signature cocktails to complement seasonal menu changes and drive bar revenue.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards and passed 4 inspections.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items to drive revenue.

Bartender

Rosa Mexicano
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Education

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI

High School Diploma -

Hall High School
West Hartford, CT
2015

Skills

  • Knowledge of spirits
  • Guest and client satisfaction
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Culinary arts background
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

Bartender

Cantina Rooftop
01.2019 - Current

Rooftop Bartender

Rare Bar & Grill
09.2014 - 09.2023

Bartender

Rosa Mexicano
09.2013 - 09.2016

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Hall High School
Rafael Pineda