Richard Vega
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated hospitality worker with meticulous approach to crafting drinks and ensuring exceptional customer service. Combines strong attention to detail with effective communication skills to create welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for patrons.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Loyalist
Chicago, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender/Manager
North Italia
Plano
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Was able to handle the service well volume on the busiest of nights while still being able to take care of guests and help my team.
- Helped to cultivate a strong base of regular clientele.
- Decreased ticket times in the service well leading to an increase in alcohol sales of 6% over two months.
- As the host manager I worked with the host team on hospitality, improved guest relations, and overall dining experience from beginning to end.
Bartender
Mexican Sugar
Las Colinas
07.2020 - 10.2021
- As service well bartender I sustained alcohol sales of over 45% for this 8 million dollar a year restaurant serving craft cocktails.
- Worked with the bar manager to implement systems for partial and full batching of cocktails to maintain low ticket times and higher alcohol sales.
- As part of the opening team I helped to grow our bar staff to give exceptional service and cultivate a strong regular guest clientele.
- Received CRT certification from the tequila regulatory committee.
Head Bartender
Legacy Hall
Plano
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Trained staff on timely service and multi-tasking and through that grew sales to be a top 3 bar in DFW for liquor sales.
- Assisted in creating new drinks for the menu and setting up pop-up bars for special events with unique cocktails.
- Took first place out of 25 bartenders in a cocktail contest that tested speed, presentation, and recipe adherence.
- Was able to handle multiple tasks and the same time while remaining calm in this high volume craft cocktail event space.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CA05-2013
Skills
- Remaining calm under pressure
- Responsible cash handling
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Extensive knowledge of spirits and cocktails
- Teamwork oriented
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Bartender
The Loyalist
07.2025 - Current
Bartender/Manager
North Italia
10.2021 - 05.2025
Bartender
Mexican Sugar
07.2020 - 10.2021
Head Bartender
Legacy Hall
04.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
San Clemente High School