Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Maria Alejandra Ardila Acuña

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Bilingual College student, hardworking and friendly hospitality professional with experience in bartending, serving, and food production. Skilled in mixology, customer service, multitasking, and fast-paced environments. Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Quick to learn new skills and always maintain a professional appearance. Focused on providing excellent service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Production Worker

Classic group of companies
Toronto, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
  • Received and inspected incoming food products for quality assurance.
  • Weighed out portions of ingredients for each recipe batch.
  • Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes.
  • Set up production lines with appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Labeled finished product containers with required information.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.

Bartender

Skills and talents corp.
Toronto, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Trained new staff members on proper safety procedures for handling alcohol.
  • Communicated clearly with other bartenders, servers, managers, security personnel. to ensure smooth operations during events.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills by efficiently managing multiple requests at once.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.

Server

Casa Mezcal
Toronto, ON
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.

Bartender

Casa Mezcal
Toronto, Ontario
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.

English Tutor

Explorers English Club
Bogotá D,C, Colombia
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for students based on their needs and learning styles.
  • Maintained records of student performance throughout the course duration.
  • Provided guidance on essay structure, sentence structure, spelling and grammar mistakes during review sessions with individual students or small groups of them.
  • Encouraged critical thinking by posing questions and discussing topics related to English literature.

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Business

Georgian@ILAC
12-2025

Skills

  • Basic accounting
  • Restaurant and bar service
  • Professional Appearance
  • Fast Learner
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Content Creation
  • Client Engagement
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Market Analysis
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft skills
  • Mixology
  • Strong multitasking
  • Food running
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Smart Serve Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food Production Worker

Classic group of companies
01.2025 - Current

Bartender

Skills and talents corp.
06.2024 - Current

Server

Casa Mezcal
01.2024 - 06.2024

Bartender

Casa Mezcal
01.2024 - 06.2024

English Tutor

Explorers English Club
02.2023 - 12.2023

Ontario College Diploma - Business

Georgian@ILAC
  • Smart Serve Certificate
Maria Alejandra Ardila Acuña