Ricardo Jr Carmona
Paterson
Summary
A highly organized and hard-working, I have seven years working experience in the restaurant and bartending environment, from kitchen manager to customer service, To make use of my interpersonal skills to achieve goals of a restaurant/ lounge that focuses on customer satisfaction, Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager/Assistant Manager
The origin lounge
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Server
Six26 - Lounge and Rooftop
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted guests and provided menus
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies
- Trained new employees to perform duties
Server/Hostess/
Scotty's Bar & Grill
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Greeted guests and provided menus
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies
- Trained new employees to perform duties
Wedding Server/Bartender
The Estate at Florentine Gardens
- Organized seating arrangements for guests
- Assisted in setting up the buffet table and replenishing food items as necessary
Server
Tortas Lokas Monclair
- 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/Cook's Assistant
Brisas englewood Colombian restaurant
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients
Bartender/Event Server
Famous Events
- Cleaned and sterilized dinnerware, equipment and facilities to maintain hygienic environment
- Served appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and beverages to guests according to established guidelines
- Carried trays of drinks to tables, refilled glasses when needed, and cleared away empty dishes
Kitchen Manager
Dolce salato Colombian cafe and restaurant
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications
Cashier/Server/Line Cook
Chick-fil-A
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills
Baker/Delicatessen Assistant
Bakery
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods
- Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials
Hookah Server/Hookah Maker
Lounge Bar
- Maintained and monitored inventory of hookah supplies, including tobacco, charcoal, and other accessories
- Cleaned and maintained all hookah equipment to ensure proper functioning
Cashier/Server
Tortas Lokas Mexican restaurant
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times
- Answered customer questions and provided store information
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers
Server/Cashier/Prep Cook
Just Salad
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service
Education
Technician in Food Server And Gastronomy - English
Technical
Paramus, NJFamous Bartending Newark School
Newark, NJSkills
- Staff Training
- Bar Management
- Team Leadership
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Food Safety Understanding
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Alcohol Ordering
- Proficient in Mixology
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Cocktail Service
- Cash Handling and Management
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Food Service
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Preparation
Hobbies and Interests
I dedicate my free time to dancing and doing collaborations teaching.
I do guest Drag queen shows , events like karaoke night and drag brunch in nyc
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server/Hostess/
Scotty's Bar & Grill
06.2023 - 01.2025
Server
Six26 - Lounge and Rooftop
01.2023 - 09.2023
Bar Manager/Assistant Manager
The origin lounge
04.2022 - 01.2025
Cashier/Server
Tortas Lokas Mexican restaurant
11.2021 - 11.2022
Server/Cashier/Prep Cook
Just Salad
01.2019 - 01.2021
Wedding Server/Bartender
The Estate at Florentine Gardens
Server
Tortas Lokas Monclair
Server/Cook's Assistant
Brisas englewood Colombian restaurant
Bartender/Event Server
Famous Events
Kitchen Manager
Dolce salato Colombian cafe and restaurant
Cashier/Server/Line Cook
Chick-fil-A
Baker/Delicatessen Assistant
Bakery
Hookah Server/Hookah Maker
Lounge Bar
Technician in Food Server And Gastronomy - English
Technical
Famous Bartending Newark School
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