Bartending Position

MIGUEL A.CORTES

*** **** ***** ******, *****, NY 10455 Cell Phone: 787-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Seeking a position as a Bartender in a Reputable Bar where I can attribute my 12+ years of experience and extensive knowledge of the bar scene. Highly motivated, bilingual and enthusiastic team player dedicated to providing quality service to customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Bartender, Sapitos Bar & Grill., Bronx, NY (2011– Present)

• Combine and serve different types of beverages by mixing ingredients.

• Prepare delicious and highly unique cocktails; in addition to providing beer, liquor and wine.

• Responsible for inventory accountability, calculate totals of receipt; cash and tabs by the end of the night

• Multi-task and aided in bartending, security, waiter and kitchen assistance.

• Carefully checked identification of all customers to ensure compliance to state alcohol regulations.

Bartender, OOF Restaurants -Aguaviva Rest & Parrot Club, San Juan, PR (2003-2011)

• Kept sufficient supplies of items (trays and glassware).

• Combined and prepared flavors of mixed drinks.

• Refilled supplies of equipment, washed glasses and other equipments at bars.

• Store the wines and bottled beer in refrigerator and change empty beer kegs.

• Assist the Manager when necessary.

• Combined ingredients to make cocktails and drinks, collected expenses and operated the cash register,

• Provide food to clientele placed at bar.

• Checked ID of clientele to ensure compliance to state alcohol regulations; kept inventory of equipments.

• Responsible for inventory and calculate totals of receipt; cash and tabs at the end of a work night.

• Responsible for job training newcomers.

• Partake in special activities or events as per the request of the Manager.

Bartender, Krash Disco, Santurce, PR (1997-2003)

• Handle club night at the bar, including customer service and inventory of liquors.

• Combined ingredients to make cocktails and drinks, collected expenses and operated the cash register,

• Provide food to clientele at the bar area.

• Responsible for inventory of equipments.

Bartender, Peggy Sue Disco, San Juan, PR (1989-1997)

• Maintained a courteous and professional demeanor

• Demonstrated high levels of social etiquette within a reputable club.

• Skillfully served diplomats, celebrities, corporate leaders and patrons.

• Took orders, served food to bar customers. Ordered inventory and ensured optimal inventory levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills with an astounding ability to take customers from irate to placated.

• very quick learn and highly self-motivated.

• Proven ability to excel under pressure in a team or independently.

• Extremely quick and accurate cash and credit handling skills.

• Known to thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in responsibilities of bartending and security.

References furnished upon request

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