Ricardo Meseron
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender Trainer
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Improved bartender skills by conducting comprehensive training sessions on cocktail recipes, customer service, and bar management.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Boosted overall efficiency at the bar by implementing best practices in workflow organization, time management, and multitasking strategies.
- Enhanced customer experience by addressing complaints promptly, offering personalized recommendations, and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout interactions.
Bartender
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Mentored new hires through the training process, ensuring they became productive team members quickly and efficiently.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues and preventing negative reviews or feedback.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
Union City, NJ07-2022
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Strong multitasking
- Team player attitude
- Staff training and supervision
- Taking inventory
- Bar equipment maintenance
- Advanced bartending techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Bartender Trainer
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
09.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
01.2024 - 04.2025
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
01.2024 - 04.2025
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
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