Andres Garcia
Aurora
Summary
Worked in the restaurant industry since I was 15. Worked all different positions from busboy to bartender, picking up quality’s to make me a better worker as I grow. I ensure good service while keeping a clean and healthy workplace. Trained staff to move up into bartending and follow all rules. I have a small portion of management experience dealing with scheduling and inventory.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Meson Sabika
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
Bartender
White Eagle Golf Club
04.2023 - 08.2023
Bartender
Anthem Ale House
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Server
Houlihan's
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Server
Sullivans Stake House
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Bartender
Lady T’s
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
- Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Education
GED -
East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05.2018
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Engaging personality
- Handling difficult customers
- New hire training
- Salesmanship
- Staff management
- Fluency in Spanish
Certification
Naperville BASSET
FOOD HANDLERS
Allergies Prevention
Timeline
Bartender
Lady T’s
09.2024 - 12.2024
Server
Sullivans Stake House
05.2024 - 10.2024
Server
Houlihan's
03.2024 - 05.2024
Bartender
Anthem Ale House
08.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender
White Eagle Golf Club
04.2023 - 08.2023
Bartender
Meson Sabika
05.2018 - 04.2023
GED -
East Aurora High School
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