Denis A Mena
** ***** *** *****, ******, GA *****
*********@*****.***
Objective
Trained Mixologist with a wide-ranging repertoire of cocktails, from the classics to original recipes. 15+year experience in large-scale food and hospitality environments. Driven to provide guests with a memorable experience and genuine hospitality. Successful at consistently delivering the highest quality service. Fast worker with in-depth knowledge of sales, account management and training.
Highlights
Bar Management
Excels at upselling and Inventory control
Strong mathematical aptitude
Mastery of classical cocktail recipes
Training and development in Leadership and coaching
Collaborative team player
Organized friendly and enthusiastic
Education
3/2002 ABC Bartending School, Miami Beach, FL
Certification in Bartending and Mixology
2000 Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Worked towards a degree in education
1996 Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Beach, FL
Graduated High School Diploma
Experience
12/16 - Current Levy Restaurants Bartender
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
• Quickly mix a variety of simple and complex cocktails
• Inspect IDs of patrons for consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Strictly abided by all state liquor regulations, particularly in regard to intoxicated persons.
• Correctly received orders, processed payments
• Accurate cash and credit handling skill
02/13 – 01/18 TGI Friday’ s Bartender
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA
• Quickly mix a variety of simple and complex cocktails
• Provided the customers with pleasant dining experience with quality service
• Inspect IDs of patrons for consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Strictly abided by all state liquor regulations, particularly in regard to intoxicated persons.
• Ensured the cleanliness of dining area and food items before serving
• Maintained the serving standards for the guests and followed all regulations
• Held responsibility of handling/serving all the food items
• Accurate cash and credit handling skills
• Participated in Bar Champs
11/09 –12/12 Tony Romas’ s Key Manager/Bartender
Sunny Isles, FL
• Cross trained new servers and bartenders on food, drink, and computer system knowledge.
• Assisted corporate with new store openings. (Bryan, Texas and Santiago, Chile)
• Assisting with the day today running of the restaurant.
• Keeping accurate statistical information and records
• Organize work schedules and shifts
• Making sure that all employees reach their full potential through constant evaluation, coaching and training
• Take prompt corrective action whenever necessary to maintain the satisfaction and safety of patrons and staff.
• Purchasing and inventory control
• Performed store opening duties, including counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
• Managed and balanced cash drawer daily
05/07 –09/08 O’ Charley’ s Bartender
Newnan, GA
• Quickly mix a variety of simple and complex cocktails.
• Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Maintain stock levels to prevent shortages of critical items.
• Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
• Strictly abided by all state liquor regulations, particularly in regard to intoxicated persons.
• Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns
03/02 –05/03 Top of the Port Bartender
Miami, FL
• Quickly mix a variety of simple and complex cocktails.
• Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
• Strictly abided by all state liquor regulations, particularly in regard to intoxicated persons.
• Shift leader consisted of team work and also overseeing side duties were completed
• Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns