Ricardo Garcia
West New York,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tacuba Cantina Mexicana
New York, NY
07.2016 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Bartender
Kuxe Comida del Pueblo
New York, NY
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Carefully inspected identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
Bartender
Toloache
New York, NY
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto "Maria Inmaculada"
Venezuela07-2008
Skills
- Food Service
- Beverage Preparation
- Conversant in Spanish
- Customer Service
- Bar service preparation
- Anticipating guest needs
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Food Running
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Bartender
Kuxe Comida del Pueblo
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bartender
Toloache
06.2018 - 04.2019
Bartender
Tacuba Cantina Mexicana
07.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Instituto "Maria Inmaculada"
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