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Maria Cruz

Hayward

Summary

Efficient Speed Bartender with over 9 years of experience at Several Concert Arenas and Sport Stadiums. Excelling in high-volume events while maintaining excellent customer service and accuracy. Known for exceptional guest service and strong multitasking abilities, I efficiently reduced drink wait times while maintaining a clean, organized bar. Fluent in Spanish and provide personalized recommendations, ensuring a memorable experience for all guests. Seeking to bring my skills and passion to a dynamic bar or restaurant.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

DLS Events LLC
03.2024 - Current

Bartender

F & B Associates Inc
04.2023 - Current

Festivals:


Bottle Rock


La Onda


Outside Lands


Portola


Sol Blume



Bartender

Greek Theatre Berkeley
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Frost Amphitheater
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Best Beverage Catering LLC
03.2016 - 02.2024

Stadium/Private Events:



Stanford Stadium


Weddings, Privates Events



Education

High School Diploma -

James Logan High
Union City, CA
06-2002

RBS Certified -

Way To Serve
California

Food Handler Certificate -

EFOODTRAINER
California

Skills

  • Exceptional guest service
  • Served high customer volumes at special events, nights, and weekends
  • Strong multitasking
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Memorized cocktail recipes
  • Portion control
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Excelled at upselling customers from shelf to premium brands
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
  • Follows alcohol awareness, procedures for preventing intoxication, and deals with intoxicated guests promptly
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits
  • Team player attitude
  • Able to stand for 12 hours
  • POS Systems/Cash handling

Timeline

Bartender

DLS Events LLC
03.2024 - Current

Bartender

F & B Associates Inc
04.2023 - Current

Bartender

Greek Theatre Berkeley
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Frost Amphitheater
03.2016 - Current

Bartender

Best Beverage Catering LLC
03.2016 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

James Logan High

RBS Certified -

Way To Serve

Food Handler Certificate -

EFOODTRAINER

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