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Bartender

Richard Luna

Chico,CA

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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Hudsons Gastro Pub
10.2017 - 09.2023

Served high customer volumes during peak hour nights, and weekends.

  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Tasked to serve 7 tables, 13 seats at bar and completing drink ticket orders for servers.
  • Knowledgeable with navigating POS systems
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized wine racks, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.

Bartender

Sol Mexican Cantina
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Bartender

Rallos West
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with fine wine, craft beers and prepared charcuterie boards with assorted meats and pickled veggies.
  • Collaborated with Chef to come up with flavorful food and wine pairings.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Butte College
Oroville, CA
12.2019

No Degree - Exercise Physiology

Chico State University
Chico, CA

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower Senior High School
Rialto, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Attending Multiple Customers
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Alcohol Ordering
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Bar Operations Management
  • Recipe and Menu Memorization
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Engaging Customers
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Bartender

Hudsons Gastro Pub
10.2017 - 09.2023

Bartender

Sol Mexican Cantina
08.2017 - 10.2017

Bartender

Rallos West
09.2015 - 07.2017

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Butte College

No Degree - Exercise Physiology

Chico State University

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower Senior High School
Richard Luna