Israel Tavera
Los Angeles
Summary
Bartender/ Barback proficient in handling food safely, maintaining clean work areas and restocking supplies. Eager to further develop wine, liquor and mixed drinks knowledge. Desiring to bring 3 years of related experience to a new growth-oriented position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BARBACK/BARTENDER
Vino's Backalley
01.2024 - Current
- Gather, cleaned, polished, and stored wine glasses and cocktail glasses
- Filled three-compartment sinks with cleaning solution and final rinse to spec
- Prepared wine, spirit and beer flights
- Prepared garnishes and organized shaker tins, strainers, and other bar tools
- Kept bar stocked with liquor, beer, wine
- Disassembled bar station and vigorously cleaned for next shift
BARTENDER/SERVER/HOST
Charlie's Trio
Alhambra
12.2022 - Current
- Quickly and efficiently prepared cocktails for patrons
- Maintained an organized and clean work station
- Received and fulfilled food orders for large parties
- Handled cash and card payments
- Divided tips according to company policy
- Quickly poured beers in fast paced environment
LEAD BARISTA
Mexes Cafe
Los Angeles
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Mentoring staff, setting a positive example, and fostering a collaborative, respectful, team environment.
- Overseeing, shift scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and inventory, counts.
- Resolving, complaints, up-selling, and ensuring, rapid service times.
- Operating, espresso machines, and POS systems.
- Maintaining cleanliness standards and adhering to food safety regulation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - TELEVISION & FILM MEDIA STUDIES
CALIFORNIA STATE LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES06.2026
Skills
Craft cocktail preparation
Cash handling
Glassware cleaning and polishing
Customer Service
Bar Preparation
Upselling premium spirits
Built rapport for regular customers
Memorizing fast paced orders
Multitasking for efficiency
Certification
Food Handler's Card
RBS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LEAD BARISTA
Mexes Cafe
12.2024 - 08.2025
BARBACK/BARTENDER
Vino's Backalley
01.2024 - Current
BARTENDER/SERVER/HOST
Charlie's Trio
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - TELEVISION & FILM MEDIA STUDIES
CALIFORNIA STATE LOS ANGELES