Victor M Ruiz
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments and banquet events. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Exceptional crafting and multitasking skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Bonito Michoacan Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - Current
- Kept bar presentable well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening, closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory, storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Efficiently crafted a minimum of 100 drinks per shift.
Bartender
Las Vegas Country Club
09.2018 - Current
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner
- Set up glassware and liquor prior to events
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Described food and drink specials to guests with enthusiasm and appeal
- Waited on multiple customers at bar and throughout bar area
- Ensured liquor was secured at end of shifts
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays
Server/ Bartender
La Mojarra Loca Grill Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area, including bar tables and chairs
- Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts
- Built a solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty
- Inventoried and restocked items throughout day
- Upheld highest standard for cleanliness of glass and silverware
- Assisted with bussing and restaging tables
- Attended to new tables promptly to answer first questions and take drink orders
- Carried large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing
Server
Famous Daves Of America Inc
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients
- Provided friendly and attentive service
- Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials
- Promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials
- Up-sold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations
- Bussed and reset tables and kept dining room and work areas clean
Server
The Platinum Hotel
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products
- Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in quiet and efficient manner
- Served beverages, breads and butter and replenished items as necessary
- Up-sold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts
- Upheld highest standard for cleanliness of glass and silverware
- Folded napkins throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
- Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying them into the register
- Provided friendly and attentive service
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV2009
Skills
- Customer service oriented
- Accurate money handling
- High energy
- Sales Expertise
- Quick learner
- Bussing understanding
- Up-selling capability
- Outstanding customer service
- Maintaining clean bar
- Highly reliable
Timeline
Bartender
Bonito Michoacan Restaurant
01.2021 - Current
Bartender
Las Vegas Country Club
09.2018 - Current
Server/ Bartender
La Mojarra Loca Grill Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 10.2018
Server
Famous Daves Of America Inc
12.2016 - 12.2017
Server
The Platinum Hotel
06.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Eldorado High School
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