Salvador Rodriguez
Bartender, Banquet Server, Server
San Jose,CA
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. 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. Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Server / Event Server
L'Auberge Del Mar
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
- Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables at diverse events.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Circulated appetizer and drink trays smoothly around events to offer selections to guests.
- Handled food and beverage orders for up to [Number] guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.
- Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Banquet Server/ Bartender
Coasterra
San Diego, United States
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Banquet Server/ Bartender
Instawork
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Server
La Collina Restaurant
San Mateo, CA
10.2016 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Francisco Community College
San Francisco 01.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Responsible alcohol service
undefinedAffiliations
Volunteer at Mama's Kitchen
Certification
CNA, License Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Banquet Server / Event Server
L'Auberge Del Mar
01.2020 - 12.2022
Banquet Server/ Bartender
Instawork
10.2019 - 12.2022
Banquet Server/ Bartender
Coasterra
11.2018 - 12.2022
Server
La Collina Restaurant
10.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Francisco Community College
01.2014 - 05.2016
CNA, License Vocational Nurse
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