Said De Los Reyes
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic bartender with a proven track record at Checkered Flag Tavern, recognized for crafting signature cocktails that boosted customer loyalty. A strong multitasker and team player, I excel in menu development and mentoring staff, ensuring exceptional service and compliance with health standards. Committed to enhancing guest experiences through innovative drink offerings.
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Tired Feat
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Crafted and served a diverse range of cocktails and beverages efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to meet health standards.
- Engaged customers with excellent service, enhancing overall experience.
- Assisted in training new staff on bartending techniques and customer interaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity at the bar.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative drink specials and promotions.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies.
Bartender
Stadium/the Station at Springwater
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Crafted and served a diverse range of cocktails and beverages to enhance customer experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food and drink pairings for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, tracking supplies and placing orders to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Trained new bartenders on menu items, cocktail preparation techniques, and customer service standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while balancing registers at the end of shifts for financial integrity.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing guest loyalty through exceptional service recovery strategies.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Bartender
Checkered Flag Tavern
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed signature cocktails that increased repeat customer visits and improved overall sales volume.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
- Developed menu,from what's going to be at par of it to preparation and processing to cooking and presentation
Sous Chef
Shigezo Izakaya
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu offerings, enhancing guest dining experiences.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, promoting skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service flow and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory control processes, minimizing waste and ensuring ingredient availability.
- Conducted quality checks on dishes prior to service, maintaining high culinary standards.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Bartender
Checkered Flag
11.2013 - 10.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
- Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
Lead Line Cook
YardHouse Darden Restaurants
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient prep procedures to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new line cooks on proper cooking techniques and equipment usage for consistent quality.
- Collaborated with management to design seasonal menu items that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Improved kitchen operations by streamlining communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clackamas High
Clackamas, ORSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and tolerance
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Kitchen management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Tired Feat
10.2024 - 11.2025
Bartender
Stadium/the Station at Springwater
03.2022 - 10.2024
Bartender
Checkered Flag Tavern
06.2020 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Shigezo Izakaya
02.2019 - 11.2019
Lead Line Cook
YardHouse Darden Restaurants
09.2017 - 06.2019
Bartender
Checkered Flag
11.2013 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Clackamas High