Tommy David Freire Castro
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Bar Manager with a proven track record at Agave cocina Mexicana, adept in mixology and inventory management. Excelled in enhancing customer service and team performance, boosting revenue through innovative strategies. Skilled in health codes compliance and creative mixology, demonstrating a dynamic blend of technical expertise and interpersonal finesse.
Friendly Bartender with expertise concocting cocktail drinks and alcoholic beverages. Familiar with numerous drinking-making techniques. Offering many years of experience in providing patrons with superior service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Fogo de Chao
Wayne, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
Bar Manager
Jalapeno mexican grill
Wayne, NJ
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Pursued training opportunities to advance mixology knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with beverage menu.
Bar Manager
Agave cocina Mexicana
Wallington, NJ
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed by all employees.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with vendors to obtain best pricing on supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Pursued training opportunities to advance mixology knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Escuela De Los Chefs De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador04-2018
Skills
- Mixology
- Health codes compliance
- Safe service compliance
- Basic accounting
- Bar restocking
- Dining room management
- Garnishing drinks
- Liquor restocking
- Menu memorization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Inventory
- Customer service
- Creative mixology
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Bartender
Fogo de Chao
11.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
Jalapeno mexican grill
12.2022 - 10.2023
Bar Manager
Agave cocina Mexicana
01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Escuela De Los Chefs De Guayaquil
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