FERNANDO BENITEZ

**-** ***** *** *** Jackson Heights, NY 11372 adyyp5@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Customer Service Orientation, Team Work, Dependability, Interpersonal Skills, Positive Demeanor, Presentation, Adaptability/Flexibility

EXPERIENCE

CAPTAIN/BAR CAPTAIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES

01/2014 – 02/2015

Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met

BARTENDER HOSPITALITY/CHASE CLUB

08/2002 – 08/2013

Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer

Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws

Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar

BARTENDER/BAR CAPTAIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES

09/2000– 12/2013

Prepared drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems

Maintained cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools, following all set-up guidelines.

Prepared fresh garnishes for drinks

Requisitioned all necessary supplies, specifically bottle-for-bottle liquor restock, transporting supplies from storeroom to bar set-up area as required

SERVER/BAR SUPERVISOR AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

01/1990 – 08/2000

Stocked ice, glassware, and paper supplies

Transported supplies to bar set-up area

Removed soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area

Anticipated and communicated replenishment needs

SERVER BRASSERIE

07/1980 – 12/1989

Greeted and welcomed guests

Provided menu and took food and drink orders

Served orders on the tables in time & clearing crockery once guests finished eating