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Valentina Zabala

Summary

Efficient customer-oriented and knowledgeable beverage Bartender and Waitress, skilled at providing courteous service and collaborating on a team. Thrive in dynamic and fast-paced work environments, with experience in preparing and serving various drinks and cocktails, communicating with customers, and maintaining inventories. Certified Bartender offering excellent communication skills, highly professional attitude. Proficient in making customers comfortable and satisfied while ensuring optimal guest flow in the dining room. Maintains a neat, clean and professional demeanor with staff and clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bartender & Waitress

Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew
New York
04.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
  • Follow recipes and presentation standards for cocktails and other drinks.
  • Ensure that the bar area is stocked, clean, and organized.
  • Verify customers' identification to ensure.
  • Beer and craft cocktails knowledge.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Bartender & Waitress

Casa Dani
New York, NY
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes accurately and efficiently.
  • Keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary.
  • Maintain bar and dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of all menu items, making recommendations and answering all menu inquires.
  • Send orders to the kitchen by recording guest choices, dietary needs and special requests.
  • Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the bar and displays before, during and after service.
  • Complete openside work and closing side work as directed by Restaurant Manager.

Bartender & Waitress

Cantina 33
New York, NY
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Participate actively during pre-shift meeting.
  • Recommend menu offerings and provide daily specials when appropriate.
  • Take guest orders in an accurate and orderly manner.
  • Communicate any food allergy or special nutrition needs to kitchen staff.
  • Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes accurately and efficiently.
  • Keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary.

Education

Coffe Barista & Bartender -

Cocktail Institute
03.2023 - 04.2023

Bachelor - High School

La Arboleda School
09.2011 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Open table experience
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Bar cleaning and maintenance

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Bartender & Waitress

Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew
04.2024 - Current

Bartender & Waitress

Casa Dani
07.2023 - 07.2024

Coffe Barista & Bartender -

Cocktail Institute
03.2023 - 04.2023

Bartender & Waitress

Cantina 33
11.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor - High School

La Arboleda School
09.2011 - 06.2022
Valentina Zabala