Oscar Castillo
San Diego, CA *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Currently Unemployed, most recently worked at Lumi by Akira Back as a Bartender, Bar Back and Bar Prep where maintaining an efficient pace is vital. Before that was at Mister A's Back Serving and Food Running. Formally employed at
Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill as a Back Server and Bar Back and occasionally ran food . Was a productive worker with this company for 5 years. Before this I was employed at Nobu San Diego as a back Server and Food Runner. Hakkasan Beverly Hills is where I accrued initial fine dining restaurant knowledge through rigorous training. My experience in these restaurants has made me well versed in fine dining service. I am currently seeking employment as a Bar Back or Bartender, with an opportunity to Serve or Bartend(if hired as Bar Back) down the line, with the objective to contribute fast pace working rhythm and a positive attitude in the busiest times of service.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bartender/Barback/BarPrep
Lumi by Akira Back-San Diego, CA
July 2023 to Present
Sustain an efficient pace and work ethic while providing excellent customer service. Ensure that I am prepared with all glasses, tools and alcohol, garnishments, ice to have a smooth and efficient shift. Complete morning prep days to ensure cocktail batches and garnishes are done efficiently and ready for guest.
Food Runner/Backserver
MISTER A'S-San Diego, CA
October 2021 to January 2023
Providing excellent customer service to restaurant patrons while maintaining an upbeat attitude. Always being prepared with all side work to make sure the night operates fluently. Backserver/barback
CUCINA URBANA-San Diego, CA
May 2015 to March 2020
Knowledge and skills accrued through training. High volume casual-fine dining restaurant where steps of service are critical.
Food Runner/backserver
Nobu Restaurant-San Diego, CA
April 2014 to May 2015
Providing upscale service to guest, resetting tables, polishing plates, preparing setups, helping out everywhere needed to ensure operation was running smoothly Backserver
Hakkasan Group-Beverly Hills, CA
January 2012 to December 2014
High volume fine dining where delivering an efficient customer experience was vital. High profile celebrities daily. Fast pace Modern Cantonese cuisine. Education
Associate's in Media Studies
Southwestern College - Chula Vista, CA
January 2011 to December 2014
Skills
• Fluent in both Spanish and English, oral and written.
• Time management
• multitasking
• punctuality.
• Outgoing
• friendly
• highly personable
• great with people.
Awards
Service Award Hero (Employee of the Quarter )
August 2024
Got this award for being the employee of the Quarter March-June 2024 Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification