Raul Arellano
Miami,FL
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Old Toms
9525 North Kendal Drive
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
Ocean One Bar And Grille
Town And Country, Miami
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender/server
Montys
2550 S, Bayshore Drive
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Server/bartender
Bar Louie
Town And County/ Wynwood
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Education
Coursework in Business Management And Operations
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLMiami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FL2012
Skills
- Food and alcohol safe certificate
- Certified, classically trained bartender(cocktail connects)
- Hygiene safety certification
- CPR certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Bartender
Old Toms
10.2023 - 11.2024
Bartender
Ocean One Bar And Grille
10.2020 - 05.2023
Bartender/server
Montys
05.2018 - 04.2020
Server/bartender
Bar Louie
03.2013 - 05.2018
Coursework in Business Management And Operations
Miami Dade College
Miami Killian Senior High School