CONRADO SERRANO
MCALLEN, TX 78504
*************@*****.***
Career Objectives
Seeking an entry-level position in a stable company that would provide opportunities for growth in a dynamic and
stable workplace.
Summary of Qualifications
Twenty years of experience as a Bartender/Server in a bar/restaurant setting.
Work History
Whisky Bar, Mcallen, Texas
Bartender Jan 15, 2019 - Feb 01, 2019
Cleaned glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. Collected money for drinks served.
Balanced cash receipts. Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Cleaned bars, work areas, and tables.
Sports Barbershop, McAllen, Texas
Bar Manager Jun 01, 2018 - Dec 28, 2018
Managed bar and employees and would determine which individuals were to be hired and let go. Collected money for
drinks served. Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Cleaned
glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. Balanced cash receipts. Attempted to limit problems and liability related to
customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or
other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
Sr. Mostacho, Mission, Texas
Server May 25, 2018 - Nov 10, 2018
Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Accepted payment from customers, and made change as necessary. Requested and recorded customer orders, and
computed bills using cash registers, multi counting machines, or pencil and paper. Prepared daily food items, and
cooked simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee, using proper safety
precautions and sanitary measures. Cleaned and organized eating, service, and kitchen areas.
Coast Asian Bistro & Bar, McAllen, Texas
Bartender Apr 14, 2017 - Oct 15, 2017
Mixed and served alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes: Mixed ingredients,
such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Served wine and draft or bottled
beer. Ordered or requisitioned liquors and supplies. Arranged bottles and glasses to make attractive display. Sliced
and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks. Prepared appetizers, Collected money for drinks served; total daily receipts of
sales. Cleaned the bar & equipment. Stocked refrigerator with beer, wine, soft drinks, & garnishes.
Breeze Restaurant Lounge, McAllen, Texas
Bartender/Manager Nov 01, 2016 - Mar 05, 2017
Mixed and served alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes: Mixed ingredients,
such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Served wine and draft or bottled
beer. Ordered or requisitioned liquors and supplies. Arranged bottles and glasses to make attractive display. Sliced
and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks. Prepared appetizers, Collected money for drinks served; total daily receipts of
sales. Cleaned the bar & equipment. Stocked refrigerator with beer, wine, soft drinks, & garnishes.
Brick House, McAllen, Texas
Bartender/Manager Nov 05, 2015 - Oct 31, 2016
Was involved in the setting of department targets and objectives, and to monitor and strive for their achievement.
Was aware of financial targets as a whole.Took positive action to meet department objectives and targets. Was
commercially aware in order to continuously drive the business forward. Mixed and served alcoholic and nonalcoholic
drinks to patrons of bar, following standard recipes: Mixed ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters,
to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Saltgrass Steakhouse, MCALLEN, Texas
Bartender Feb 05, 2014 - Feb 25, 2015
Served wine and draft or bottled beer. Ordered or requisitioned liquors and supplies. Arranged bottles and glasses to
make attractive display. Sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks. Prepared appetizers, Collected money for drinks
served; total daily receipts of sales. Cleaned the bar & equipment. Stocked refrigerator with beer, wine, soft drinks, &
garnishes.
Coast Asian Bistro & Bar, McAllen, Texas
Server Feb 01, 2012 - Jul 09, 2014
Wrote customers food orders on order slips, memorized orders, or entered orders into computers for transmittal to
kitchen staff. Served food to patrons at counters and tables of restaurant where food service is informal: Presented
menu, answered questions, and made suggestions regarding food and service. Wrote order on check or memorize it.
Relayed order to kitchen and served food & beverages from kitchen and service bars. Observed guests to respond to
additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed. Totaled bill and accepted payment or refer
patron to cashier. Cleared and reset counters or tables at conclusion of each meal. Set tables with dinnerware &
glassware. Wiped down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the
restaurant.
Education
Region One Adult Learning Center, Mcallen, Texas
High School Diploma/GED
Nikkie Rowe High School, Mcallen, Texas
11th Grade
Occupational License or Certification
Texas Food Handler Safety Certification Expires: Oct 13, 2018
Trainingnow.com, Cedar Park, Texas
TABC Certification Certification Expires: Oct 13, 2018
Traininignow.com, Mcallen, Texas
Computer Skills
Typing Speed: 40 Words Per Minute
• Data Entry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc)
• EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
• Personal Computers
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
• Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Spanish - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )