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Carlos Hernandez

Los Angeles

Summary

Energetic and personable bartender with 3+ years of bar experience in high-volume, trend-setting establishments. Skilled in classic and craft cocktail preparation, maintaining a clean and organized bar, while making high levels of drinks to guest satisfaction and restaurant standards. Seeking to bring professionalism, speed, and warm hospitality to a new hotel or restaurant bar team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Great White Cafe
Los Angeles
07.2023 - Current
  • Mixed cocktails and beverages according to menu standards and customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during service hours.
  • Assisted in training new bartenders on drink preparation and bar procedures.
  • Stocked bar supplies and monitored inventory levels for efficient operations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.

Bartender / Barback

Grandmaster Recorders
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced rooftop bar environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the bar area and kitchen stations throughout shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy hours, including private events like movie premiere after-parties, birthdays and dj sets.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.

Barista

Blue Bottle
Los Angeles
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepared a variety of specialty coffee beverages according to customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee shop environment.
  • Operated espresso machines and grinders to ensure optimal beverage quality.
  • Trained new staff on beverage preparation techniques and customer service standards.
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Sagrado Corazon
Puerto Rico
05-2010

Skills

  • Cocktail preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Bar organization
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Event coordination

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

Great White Cafe
07.2023 - Current

Bartender / Barback

Grandmaster Recorders
01.2022 - 03.2023

Barista

Blue Bottle
08.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Arts - Communications

Sagrado Corazon
Carlos Hernandez