Gabriel Artica
Losantville
Summary
Proven bartender with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing sales at Culinary Staffing of America. Demonstrates expertise in responsible alcohol service and exceptional customer service skills. Adept at multitasking and maintaining a clean, organized bar, consistently meeting health standards. Achieved significant revenue growth by upselling menu items and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Bringing warm, friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills. Possesses knowledge of mixology and customer service, with hands-on experience in crafting beverages and managing bar inventory. Committed to creating welcoming atmosphere and ensuring memorable experience for guests.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Culinary Staffing of America
08.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Barback
Instawork
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA06-2021
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
Accomplishments
- Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
Certification
- Food Handler's Card or Permit - California Card
- Professional Bartender's Certificate – ABC Bartending Schools.
- Alcohol Server License/Certificate – California RBS certified.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Culinary Staffing of America
08.2024 - Current
Barback
Instawork
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Hospitality
West Los Angeles College
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