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Monica Rodrigues

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dependable Bartender successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gaucho Server

Bolero Restaurant LTD.
09.2023 - Current

• Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances

• Coordinate reservations and communicate daily specials

• Ensure cleanliness and address and customer concerns promptly
• Deal with customers complaints and addressed to management
• Collaborate with team members and follow management's instructions
• Assist in BBQ operation if need to be re-heating meats, re-seasoning skewers etc
• Report issues and perform comprehensive cleanup before clocking out
• Assist in training new staff

Bartender

The Views Monumental Hotel
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Private events (Meetings, weddings)
  • Handle customer problems with patience and sensitivity
  • Coordinate daily operations to include opening and closing
  • Clean and sanitized utensils, glassware and bar equipment
  • Preparation of garnishes
  • HACCP
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Bar Supervisor

Bacaro Restaurant
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maximized customer service by training staff with cocktails and coffees knowledge
  • Monitored stock levels consistently to ensure adequate supplies during peak times without excessive overstocking.
  • Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
  • Crafted specials cocktails of the week and seasonal Cocktail menus
  • Private events (Weddings, parties)
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
  • Allergies procedures

Bar Supervisor

The Globe Bar & Kitchen
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Improved team morale by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Staff Schedules
  • Answering the e-mails
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Clean beer lines and cellar
  • Allergies procedures
  • Evaluated employee performance periodically through
  • Promoted responsible alcohol consumption by enforcing house policies regarding age limits and intoxication levels among patrons.
  • Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Handle customer problems with patience and sensitivity

Server\Bartender

The Olive Tree
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Receive and greet customers
  • Communication between the kitchen about special requests and feedback
  • Allergies procedures

Server\Bartender

La Regata Restaurant & Tapas Bar
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Receive and greet customers
  • Communication between the kitchen about special requests and feedback
  • Prepare Desserts

Education

Diploma - Level 2 Food Hygiene And Safety For Catering

High Speed Training
Southampton, England

Diploma - Licensing And Social Responsibility-England&Wales

TRG Concessions
Southampton, England

Diploma - Higher Education in First Aid

TRG Concessions
Southampton,England

No Degree - Liquor Staff Training

PRO SERVE
Calgary, AB

Diploma - Mixology

European Bartender School
London, England
07.2022

Diploma - English For Speakers of Other Language (ESOL)

City College Southampton
Southampton
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Escola Basica 2 E 3 Ciclos Do Campanario
Ribeira-Brava, Portugal
06.2019

Skills

  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Professional Appearance
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Sales expertise

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Gaucho Server

Bolero Restaurant LTD.
09.2023 - Current

Bartender

The Views Monumental Hotel
02.2023 - 08.2023

Bar Supervisor

Bacaro Restaurant
07.2020 - 12.2022

Bar Supervisor

The Globe Bar & Kitchen
10.2019 - 10.2020

Server\Bartender

The Olive Tree
04.2019 - 10.2019

Server\Bartender

La Regata Restaurant & Tapas Bar
11.2018 - 04.2019

Diploma - Level 2 Food Hygiene And Safety For Catering

High Speed Training

Diploma - Licensing And Social Responsibility-England&Wales

TRG Concessions

Diploma - Higher Education in First Aid

TRG Concessions

No Degree - Liquor Staff Training

PRO SERVE

Diploma - Mixology

European Bartender School

Diploma - English For Speakers of Other Language (ESOL)

City College Southampton

High School Diploma -

Escola Basica 2 E 3 Ciclos Do Campanario
Monica Rodrigues