Adrian Navarro
Elmwood Park
Summary
Dedicated bartender with strong customer service skills and bar knowledge, committed to enhancing guest experiences and ensuring satisfaction. Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Waiter/Bartender
Cafe Cubano
Oak Park
05.2019 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly and provided menu recommendations at Cafe Cubano.
- Took orders from patrons accurately and efficiently.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Served meals promptly while ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the dining experience.
- Processed payments accurately using the point-of-sale system at Cafe Cubano.
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
- Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
Waiter
Lucille Restaurant at Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided attentive service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Supported team members during busy periods to enhance service flow.
- Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Education
Bartending
A-List Bartending School
Chicago, IL12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Dominican University
River Forest, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Menu knowledge
- Point-of-sale operation
- Cash handling
- Order accuracy
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Memory retention
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
BASSET
Timeline
Waiter
Lucille Restaurant at Drury Lane
12.2022 - 01.2024
Waiter/Bartender
Cafe Cubano
05.2019 - Current
Bartending
A-List Bartending School
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Dominican University