Christopher Melendrez
Bakersfield
Summary
Resourceful Beertender known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in customer service and beer knowledge. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance guest experiences. Committed to creating welcoming atmosphere and ensuring satisfaction with every interaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beertender
Lengthwise Brewing Company
Bakersfield
05.2024 - Current
- Served a diverse range of craft beers to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Operated point-of-sale system for order processing.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner while adhering to company policies.
- Complying with safety policies and procedures set forth by the establishment's Health Department regulations.
- Providing excellent customer service by engaging guests in conversation while pouring drinks or refilling glasses as needed.
- Keeping bar area clean, organized, stocked, presentable, sanitary conditions free from debris and garbage at all times.
- Performing opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down the bar area accordingly.
- Utilizing POS systems for order entry accuracy and efficient payment processing.
- Checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcoholic beverage purchases.
- Handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Continually monitoring patron alcohol consumption levels for responsible drinking practices.
- Cleaning and stocking glassware, bar equipment, and workstations.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Cook
Crusader Brewing
Bakersfield
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Prep food chop, dice, and assemble ingredients
- Cooked items according to menu
- Served food to table numbers
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Cooked catering events
- Safeserv certified.
- Followed food safety regulations to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Beertender
Great Change Brewing
Bakersfield
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Served a diverse range of craft beers to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Operated point-of-sale system for order processing.
- Performing opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down the bar area accordingly.
- Cleaning and stocking glassware, bar equipment, and workstations.
INSIDE SALES
B&B
Bakersfield
08.2014 - 12.2021
- Started in warehouse pulling orders and loading trucks for customers
- Promoted to inside sales
- Phone/counter customer sales
- Bill coding for our branches
- Inventory/stock adjustments.
- Performed inside sales and services for prospective customers.
Warehouse Worker
BAKERSFIELD PIPE AND SUPPLY
Bakersfield
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Pulling orders for customers
- Loading & offloading trucks
- Shipping and receiving department
- Replenishing inventory.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Great math skills
- Craft beer knowledge
- Customer service skills
- Forklift experience
- Computer knowledge
- Great Industrial Steel knowledge
- Fast learner
- Customer Service
- Selling
- Telesales
- Inside sales
- Sales
- Cooking
- Catering
- Warehouse experience
- Pallet jack
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Food safety
- Food industry
- Communication skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation
- Shipping & Receiving
- Materials Handling
- Packaging
- Order Picking
- Kitchen Experience
- Point of sale operation
- Bar setup and breakdown
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Multitasking proficiency
- Maintaining equipment
- Food running
Certification
- SafeServ Certified
- CPR certified
- Forklift certified
- Confined space certified
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Beertender
Lengthwise Brewing Company
05.2024 - Current
Cook
Crusader Brewing
09.2023 - 02.2024
Beertender
Great Change Brewing
05.2023 - 09.2023
INSIDE SALES
B&B
08.2014 - 12.2021
Warehouse Worker
BAKERSFIELD PIPE AND SUPPLY
01.2012 - 07.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL