Robert Vasquez
Toms River ,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced and customer-focused Bartender with 7+ years in the hospitality industry. Expertise in crafting a wide variety of cocktails, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization behind the bar. Skilled at multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring guest satisfaction, and upholding all alcohol serving regulations. Proven ability to work well within a team and adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic bar setting. Dedicated professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences for patrons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hemingway's Cafe
05.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
Montauk Yacht Club
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Proficient in preparing and serving a wide range of cocktails, mixed drinks, and beverages to guests in a fast-paced bar environment
- Skilled in providing exceptional customer service, building rapport with patrons, and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all guests
- Knowledgeable about various spirits, wines, and beers, with the ability to recommend and suggest drinks based on customer preferences
- Experienced in handling cash transactions, maintaining inventory levels, and keeping bar area clean and organized
- Trained in responsible alcohol service practices, including checking IDs, monitoring customer intoxication, and complying with all legal regulations regarding alcohol sales
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
Bartender
Hemingway's Cafe
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped train 5+ new servers/bussers/food runners the first summer working there.
- Demonstrated a strong sense of urgency and ability to serve multiple customers at once
- Conduct monthly inventory of all bar stock with the bar manager
- Monitored patrons for signs of over-intoxication, and worked with security staff to reduce violent or untoward behavior
- Closely follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Maintain a [clean and orderly] work area at all times
Bartender
American Legion
06.2018 - 12.2019
Education
High school diploma -
Toms River High School North
Toms River06-2017
Skills
- Liqour beer and wine knowledge
- Responsible alcohol service
- Classic cocktails knowledge
- Advanced cocktails knowledge
- Menu memorization
- Engaging personality
- Highly reliable
- Creative mixology
- Attending multiple customers
- Analytical skills and clear and effective communication
- Ordering bar supplies
- Cash register and bank handling
- Attentive service
- Customer Engagement
Timeline
Bartender
Hemingway's Cafe
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
Montauk Yacht Club
04.2022 - 09.2023
Bartender
Hemingway's Cafe
09.2020 - 12.2021
Bartender
American Legion
06.2018 - 12.2019
High school diploma -
Toms River High School North
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