Rick Mejia
Bartender
Los Angeles, CA *****
****.*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Well-rounded Bartender with a wide-ranging history in the service industry. Looking for the opportunity to build and strengthen the customer base of a fine establishment. I bring passion for the industry, a fun, positive attitude and an understanding of customer service. Also a mixologist with a flair of creating exciting and on-trend cocktails.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Suggestive selling Ordering wine, beer and liquor
Cocktail list development Maintaining a clean bar
Outstanding customer servics Anticipating guest needs Multilingual in English and Spanish
Work Experience
Bartender
Fogo de Chao-El Segundo, CA
May 2022 to Present
Craft cocktail bartending in a hight volume fine dining restaurant, ability to memorize and craft all cocktails on menu upon order, always up-selling premium liquors, beers and food options. Premium Bartender
SoFi legends
July 2021 to Present
Premium bartender in suits V.I.P area. High volume, fast pace., EVENT BARTENDER
EVENT BARTENDER-Los Angeles, CA
July 2014 to Present
Work efficient and comfortably behind the bar. Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies. Maintain proper guest experience, delivering items and filling guests requests. Satisfying the requirements of others in a fast paced environment. Comprehensive knowledge of inventory and on hand drink mechanics, and pricing. Ability to multitask and produce a high quality product. Bartender
Crawford's Social-Los Angeles, CA
December 2023 to August 2024
Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages. Provined excellent service Fine dining lounge, upscale cocktails, high volume atmosphere. Bartender/ Server
Dave & Buster's-Los Angeles, CA
March 2016 to June 2022
Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations. Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner. Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages. Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area. Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. Education
certification
National Bartending School
2013
Skills
• Mixologist
• Cash handling
• POS
• Upselling
• Bartending
• Bartending
• Serving Experience
• POS
• Knowledge on P.O.S system (3 years)
• Customer service
• Upselling
• Restaurant experience
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
Food Handler
RBS Certification
September 2023 to September 2025