Lauren Esparza
Anaheim
Summary
Hardworking Bartender and server with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company
06.2024 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender / Server
Back Alley Bar and Grill
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Taking drink and food orders
- Knowledge and use of Toast POS system
- Making, mixing and garnishing drinks
- Able to help guest in selecting drinks/ food
- Calculating tips and managing receipts
- Counting, balancing and depositing revenue from daily cash drawers
Bartender / Server
Concourse Bowling
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Behavioral Specialist
Orange Unified School District
09.2010 - 10.2022
- Work with students in a classroom
- Responsible for maintaining files on all students
- Assist in helping teachers and staff in developing effective curriculum for their various classes
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Creating spreadsheets to track students progress
- Assist in managing children's behaviors
Bartender
District Lounge
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server
Cabo Cantina
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Behavioral Specialist -
Orange Unified School District
10.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
El Modena High
Orange, CA01.2009
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Data entry
- Bar restocking
- Mixology
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company
06.2024 - Current
Bartender / Server
Back Alley Bar and Grill
06.2023 - 06.2024
Bartender / Server
Concourse Bowling
06.2021 - 02.2023
Bartender
District Lounge
05.2019 - 06.2020
Server
Cabo Cantina
04.2016 - 09.2018
Behavioral Specialist
Orange Unified School District
09.2010 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
El Modena High
Behavioral Specialist -
Orange Unified School District
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