Breeana Vasquez
Indio
Summary
Hardworking team player with over 8 years of hands-on experience in restaurant and cafe environments with a passion for delivering exceptional quality service while building lasting customer relationships. Skilled in communication, handling food/beverages and meeting customer demands with a diligent and well-organized mentality. Also, highly adaptable to challenges and responsibilities with a positive attitude. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback/Bartender
PGA West Private Club
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
- 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.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
Barista Supervisor
Starbucks, Ralphs
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Collaborated with district managers to discuss future adjustments to increase sales and operational efficiency.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
- Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Barista
Citrus Marketplace and Cafe
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Political Science
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA01-2025
High School Diploma -
La Quinta High
La Quinta, CA06.2015
Skills
- Team Building and Leadership
- POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
- Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Performance Improvement
- Safe Food Handling
- Product Knowledge
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Adaptability
Certifications
Riverside County Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Barback/Bartender
PGA West Private Club
04.2022 - 02.2025
Barista
Citrus Marketplace and Cafe
11.2017 - 06.2018
Barista Supervisor
Starbucks, Ralphs
04.2016 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Political Science
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
La Quinta High
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