JUSTIN RIVERA
Davìe, FL, C: 856-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Summary
Talented individual with a desire to make guests/clients feel welcome. Energetic personality coupled with strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills in communication and customer service to a new, rewarding opportunity.
Skills
Experience
Bartender Sep 2021 to Aug 2024
Havana - New Hope, PA
● Serve a wide range of drinks quickly and accurately.
● Provide friendly and attentive service to customers.
● Handle cash transactions with precision and speed.
● Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly. Bar Lead/ Bartender Jul 2020 to Feb 2022
Escape at the Newtown Athletic Club - Newtown, PA
● Trained and motivated staff to deliver high-quality service.
● Developed and implemented strategies to increase revenue.
● Handled cash transactions and maintained accuracy in financial transactions.
● Mixed and served a variety of drinks, ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency. Bartender/ Server April 2021 to May 2022
Patriot’s Crossing - Titusville, NJ
● Maintained a clean and organized bar area to create a welcoming atmosphere.
● Address customer inquiries and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
● Provide friendly and attentive service, engaging with customers to meet their needs. Bartender Feb 2018 to Mar 2022
Taps Sports Bar – Levittown, PA
• Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
• Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods.
• Processed payment transactions and made proper change.
• Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas. Lead Bartender/ Bartender/ Server Jun 2018 to Jul 2019 B2 Bluefin Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
• Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
• Performed with professionalism and a focus on quality at all times.
• Assessed patrons' needs in an effort to always provide proactive service.
• Evaluated department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
Food and Beverage Supervisor Feb 2016 to May 2018
Parx Casino Bensalem, PA
• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
• Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.
• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory. Bartender Apr 2013 to Feb 2016
Parx Casino Bensalem, PA
• Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
• Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods.
• Processed payment transactions and made proper change.
• Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas.
• Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
• Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. Cocktail Server Jan 2011 to Apr 2013
Parx Casino Bensalem, PA
• Gave every customer immediate and undivided attention.
• Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
• Honed bartending skills by assisting bartender with high-volume shifts.
• Served alcoholic beverages to patrons during high-volume shifts. Education and Training
Kean University Union, NJ
Business Management - 2015
● Played for the Football Team
● Performed community service including Habitat for Humanity and Reading Across America