Joseph Alvarado
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bartender from the states looking to expand my knowledge in spirits and develop more unique and stimulating cocktails for guests. I am here on a working holiday visa but I plan to work incredibly hard for whatever team i become a part of. I have several years in hospitality with my most recent endeavours being aimed towards menu creation and spirit knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sage Hospitality
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Created elevated and balanced cocktails for multiple menus throughout both venues of the property
- assessed inventory and ordered accordingly keeping pars
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Il Fornaio Restaurant
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
LGO Hospitality
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Education
Associate Degree in Buisness - Marketing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA07.2022
Skills
- Classic Cocktails
- Creation of new Cocktails
- Menu Memorization
- Suggestive Selling
- Organizational Ability
- Aloha POS
- New Hire Training
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Elegant Drink Plating
- Customer Service
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Liquor Knowledge
Timeline
Bartender
Sage Hospitality
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender
Il Fornaio Restaurant
02.2020 - 06.2021
Bartender
LGO Hospitality
06.2018 - 01.2020
Associate Degree in Buisness - Marketing
Pasadena City College
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