Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Bartender

Yolanda I. Garcia

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Kahlo Restaurant and Bar
04.2024 - Current
  • Served alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages according to customers preferences.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality behind bar and front of house.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to special events setup, efficiently arranging tables and decor according to event specifications.
  • Collaborated with fellow bussers, servers and back of house staff to create an efficient flow during peak hours.

Bartender/Guest Services

Big Apple Circus
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Managed reservations by directing ticket holders to seats and facility locations, optimize seating and answering questions about the venue.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.

Server/Bartender

Dos Caminos
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provided catering for high-volume gatherings and events.
  • Crafted and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including essential barista duties.
  • Worked with POS system to handle customer payments, receive and process funds.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Bartender

Cascabel Taqueria
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Crafted and served alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Cleaned restaurant and bar according to the restaurant's opening and closing sanitation procedures and policies.
  • Performed food runner/busser services.
  • Operated cash register; received and processed funds.

Cocktail Server/Hostess

Birdland, The Jazz Corner of the World
12.2014 - 03.2017
  • Greeted and seated patrons to their rightful dining area.
  • Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages via service bar.
  • Learned and perfected café making skills and held the title of barista.
  • Performed food runner/busser services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College
06-2026

Skills

  • Bilingual: fluent Spanish and English speaker
  • Strong multitasking
  • Hospitality service expertise

Certification

  • Food Handler's Permit
  • F-04 Fire Guard Certificate of Fitness (COF)
  • Red Cross CPR/AED certification

Timeline

Bartender

Kahlo Restaurant and Bar
04.2024 - Current

Bartender/Guest Services

Big Apple Circus
10.2023 - 01.2024

Server/Bartender

Dos Caminos
01.2019 - 09.2021

Bartender

Cascabel Taqueria
05.2017 - 10.2018

Cocktail Server/Hostess

Birdland, The Jazz Corner of the World
12.2014 - 03.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Yolanda I. Garcia