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Education
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Additional Information
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Sara Torres

Los Angeles,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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Hotel PerLa
08.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

Sol Agave
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Server

YardHouse Darden Restaurants
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Server

Cheesecake Factory Inc
08.2014 - 02.2020
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Education

No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant

Everest College - Alhambra
Alhambra, CA

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Sn HIgh
Los Angeles, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Wine and Beer Recommendations
  • Error Identification
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Prepare Cocktails
  • Anticipating Guest Needs
  • Banquet Events
  • Maintaining a Clean Bar
  • Pair Food and Wine
  • Organizational Abilities

Certification

  • Licensed in Hippa - 2012
  • Certifications: Food handlers and Tips (drink and beverage certification)
  • Bilingual (english/spanish)

Additional Information

Hardworking and able to learn quickly in any field or department I am put in. Very dedicated to learning new experiences and show dedication to any work thrown my way. Willing to work over time and keep a open schedule.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Bartender

Hotel PerLa
08.2022 - Current

Bartender

Sol Agave
03.2021 - 07.2022

Server

YardHouse Darden Restaurants
09.2020 - 03.2021

Server

Cheesecake Factory Inc
08.2014 - 02.2020

No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant

Everest College - Alhambra

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Sn HIgh
Sara Torres