Tyler Corella
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Qualified bartender with robust background in hospitality and customer service. Successfully crafted diverse cocktails and ensured guest satisfaction, contributing to high repeat business.
Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Glendale, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Crafted diverse cocktails and beverages, enhancing customer satisfaction through quality service.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to expedite drink service during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily sales totals.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Bartender
Uptown Alley Surprise
Surprise, AZ
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened and closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering upstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept the bar presentable and well stocked to keep up with guest demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service and above average knowledge of craft cocktails, basic drinks, shots, beer supply, and venue based promotions including happy hour and other special times.
Head Trainer / Shift Lead
Uptown Alley Surprise
Surprise, AZ
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Enhanced trainee performance by implementing innovative and interactive training methods tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated open communication between trainees and management, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Mentored junior trainers, providing guidance on effective training techniques and professional development strategies.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify and address skill gaps, designing targeted training patterns.
- Coordinated cross-functional training initiatives, enabling staff members to gain insights into other departments day to day operations.
- Established a culture of continuous learning by promoting self-directed developmental opportunities for employees and trainers alike.
- Provided constructive feedback to trainees and junior trainers throughout their learning journey, enabling them to refine their skills continuously.
Lead Banquet Captain
Uptown Alley Surprise
Surprise, AZ
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensured timely preparation of function spaces according to client specifications, providing them with a hassle-free experience on their special day.
- Maintained clear communication channels between all departments involved in banquets, contributing to successful event outcomes.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events from anywhere from 50-5000 guests.
- Helped collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure curated menus and specific food items met the specific needs of the host of the event including allergies, gluten free, and dairy free items.
- Streamlined setup processes to optimize room turnover length between events with a short time flip in between.
- Coordinated with lead event planners and managers for seamless event organization, including the setup and breakdown of food chafers, utilization of drink tickets, entertainment, and that the adherence to the needs of the host was well maintained throughout the entirety of the event.
- Assisted the sales team in upselling additional services or amenities to the host, increasing overall revenue for the company.
Server
Uptown Alley Surprise
Surprise, AZ
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS systems to place orders, manage bills, split checks, and apply complimentary discounts.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep work areas clean and orderly.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and practices.
Education
Rio Salado
Tempe, AZSkills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Efficiency
Certification
- ServSafe Certification - Currently active as of March 2025
- AZ Title 4 Alcohol Beginner Training - Currently active as of March 2025
Timeline
Bartender
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
03.2025 - Current
Bartender
Uptown Alley Surprise
09.2024 - 01.2025
Head Trainer / Shift Lead
Uptown Alley Surprise
03.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Banquet Captain
Uptown Alley Surprise
10.2022 - 01.2025
Server
Uptown Alley Surprise
10.2022 - 01.2025
Rio Salado