MARLEN MELGOZA
ady8a4@r.postjobfree.com cell 805-***-****
Lancaster, CA 93534
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced. An outgoing friendly mixologist with more than five years of bartending and waitressing experience, passionate in my duties, and excellence in customer service. Positive connection with patrons. I can handle and multitask with accuracy and efficiency based in a fast environment.
OBJECTIVE
To find a job that I can have the opportunity to improve my skills and grow up professionally.
SKILLS
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Strong ability to keep work duties on track
Teamwork and Professionalism
Multitasking and Prioritization
Food and Beverage Service
TIPS Certified
Cocktail Service
Bartending License
Fast Learner
Friendly and Outgoing
Bussing and Serving
Self-Motivated
Honest and Dependable
Team empowerment
Multitask Effectiveness
Complex Problem Solving,
Workforce Effectiveness
Bilingual
WORK HISTORY
Bartender/Server The King Bar – Lancaster, CA 06/2022 – Current Bartender/Server/Cocktail Waitress Crown Plaza Hotel - Ventura, CA 09/2019 – 09/2021
Keeping bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than the number drinks per hour.
Bartender/ Server La Fonda Del Rey - Oxnard, CA 01/2017 - 05/2020 Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean. Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages. Bartender/ Server Genmai Sushi Restaurant - Oxnard, CA 02/2016 - 11/2018
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Waitress BG's Cafe Restaurant - Oxnard, CA 02/2012 - 11/2015 Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers. Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders. Cashier Flowers By Paulann - Oxnard, CA 12/2011 - 01/2013 Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs. Helped Customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes. EDUCATION
Oxnard Adult School - Oxnard, CA 02/2016
G.E.D.
CERTIFICATIONS
2017 International Bartender School, Ventura, CA
Qualified Mixologist
Having satisfactorily completed the course in
bartending and passed the required test in mixology, liquors, wines and customer service.
Tip's Certified