Ruben Aguirre
Bartender
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
- Customer-savvy Bartender accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Eight Cigars And Lounge - Resorts World
Las Vegas , NV
2022.03 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
La Casa Cigar Lounge
Las Vegas , NV
2021.02 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Bartender/Server
Kona Grill
Las Vegas , NV
2018.03 - 2021.06
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Bartender/Server/Crew Trainer
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Las Vegas , NV
2009.06 - 2018.08
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Trained 10 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And English
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 2001.05 -
Skills
Knowledge of craft and microbrews
undefinedAspiring Full Stack Developer
Ever curious and always learning, adding programming to my talent stack in order to be of better service
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Be regular and orderly in your life so that you may be violent and original in your work
Timeline
Bartender
Eight Cigars And Lounge - Resorts World
2022.03 - Current
Bartender
La Casa Cigar Lounge
2021.02 - Current
Bartender/Server
Kona Grill
2018.03 - 2021.06
Bartender/Server/Crew Trainer
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
2009.06 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And English
University of California - Santa Cruz
2001.05 -
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