Bartender Beverage Manager

Laura E. Larios 818-***-**** **********@*****.*** Insta: la_laura818

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Fast paced & flexible hospitality professional with advanced knowledge of bar/restaurant operations. High energy & bilingual bartender with proficient upselling capabilities, thriving in a fast paced environment. Seeking a professional bartender position within a collaborative bar/restaurant environment. EXPERIENCE

Special Events Bartender, Live Nation SD, LA, SF, OC & Las Vegas 8/2016 - Present High volume bartender at some of the largest outdoor events in the country serving 1,000+ guests per day. Increased responsibility from concessions to VIP, regularly taking care of artists and their guests. Typical shift is 12+ hrs, 2-3 days in a row serving attendees. Restock bar for each shift and communicate inventory needs to the area supervisor. Bartender, Liberty Call Distilling Company Barrio Logan, CA 3/2020 - 10/2021 Opening bartender for the first craft distillery/restaurant in the community, which survived the pandemic. Craft bar with 10+ seasonal signature cocktails that each had their own house made spirit and mixer. Ability to pair guest needs with upscale chef driven cuisine. Fully comfortable working with the Toast POS system. On Call Bartender, Various 3rd Party Based Companies SD & LA 7/2016 - Present Instawork: 150+ shifts worked with a 5 star rating and High Reliability score Qwick: 200+ shifts worked with a 4.88 star rating including 9 last minute shifts. On time and consistently received top honors from colleagues and employers, invited back on multiple occasions.

Bartender, Waterfront Bar & Grill San Diego, CA 8/2015 – 7/2016 Never called out sick or missed an opening shift, call time at 5am as doors opened at 6am. Gracefully & skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and food specials. Processed orders using the Aloha POS system.

Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food & beverage to uphold proper health standards. Bartender, The Office Bar & Grill San Diego, CA 11/2010 – 08/2015 EDUCATION

Associate of Arts – Los Angeles Valley College 2002 REFERENCES

William “Bill Rogers”, Owner & Founder of Liberty Call Distilling Co - ****@***********.*** Scott Shumate, Beverage Manager, USS Midway Museum - ********@******.*** Albert Allison, 20+ yrs hospitality professional in San Diego - **************@*****.***