Juan Corrales
Walnut Creek
Summary
Friendly, fast learner, and energetic. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender
WC Kitchen and Bar
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily bar operations, ensuring quality service and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders to enhance skills and improve team efficiency.
- Developed creative cocktail menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through effective stock rotation techniques.
Bartender/Server
Chateau
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Being an Ambassador of the establishment; creating a fun dining experience by building a great rapport with guests that lead to returning business
- Assisting in all facets of the restaurant: training new hires, restocking supplies, and ensuring the restaurant's cash drop is correct every shift
- Understanding of the restaurant's profits and losses, making drinks to an exact measurement to maintain pour cost, and maintaining structure and labor costs
Bar Manager/Head Bartender
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant
Napa, CA
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Assist guest regarding all beverages menu items In a professional way.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
- Follow all mixologist and Barsmarts standards consistently.
- Engage conversation with the guest and help them have a good time.
- Maintaining the bar clean and restock.
Mixologist
Punch Bowl Social
San Diego, CA
04.2017 - 2020
- Crafted innovative cocktails using fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors.
- Maintained bar cleanliness and organization for efficient service delivery.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure seamless food and beverage pairing.
Education
Automotive technology - undefined
Ged Program
San Diego, CA05.2019
Skills
- Banquet Experience
- Hospitality
- Bilingual - Spanish and English
- Restaurant Server
- Toast POS
- Server
- Bartending
- Staff training (10 years)
- POS (7 years)
- Sports Coaching
- Mixologist
- Busser
- Customer Service
- Sales
Certification
- Barsmarts Certified Bartender August 2018 to Present Completion of classes regarding the history of alcohol and bartending, fundamentals in spirits, and drink recipes.
- RBS certified
- Food handler certified
Timeline
Head Bartender
WC Kitchen and Bar
09.2025 - Current
Bartender/Server
Chateau
09.2024 - 02.2026
Bar Manager/Head Bartender
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant
07.2020 - 08.2024
Mixologist
Punch Bowl Social
04.2017 - 2020
Automotive technology - undefined
Ged Program