Jose Huamanchumo
Elmwood Park
Summary
Dynamic bartender with extensive experience at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, recognized for exceptional beverage expertise and Forbes five-star service. Proven leader in staff training and development, successfully managing high-volume events while designing innovative menus. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
- Professionally and elegantly serve hotel guests and residents, ensuring the satisfaction of all needs and expectations.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining Forbes 5-star standards and expectations.
- Collaborated with restaurant leaders to create specialty cocktails for major events.
- Maintained a high understanding of all menus to answer patrons' questions.
- Worked in the main, patio, and auxiliary bars, mastering every station.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with hotel, restaurant guests, and residents.
- Worked hand in hand with different hotel departments to ensure 5-star standards.
Bartender, Head Bartender
Le Malt Hospitality Group
Metuchen
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records for most agave spirits in one bar inventory.
- Successfully provided service for 600-1000 guests daily
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and scheduling bar staff
- Successfully created and implemented all bar procedures
- Complied with local and state food and beverage regulations
- Managed weekly inventory and beverage orders
- Created all beverage menus
- Accounted for daily financial reports
Bartender
The Bradford Rooftop Lounge
Bridgewater
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked 200+ private, corporate, holiday, wedding, and birthday events
- Successfully trained 15+ bar staff
- Prepared 20 different variaties of ingredients per season.
- Operated daily service for 150-600 guests
- Took on the role of bar manager in his absence
- Assisted in the creation of all seasonal beverage menus
Server, Bartender
Hillstone Restaurant Group
Hackensack
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Took on the role of lead bartender in her absence
- Crafted alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for 150-400 covers daily
- Ensured cash register, and restock was properly counted
- Established as bar program trainer
- Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty.
Education
High School -
Elmwood Park High School
IL01.2013
Skills
- Forbes five-star service knowledge
- Beverage expertise
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Inventory management
- Menu design
- Spanish fluency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Workspace skills
Certification
- BASSET on & off premise certification
- Illinois food handler certification
Timeline
Bartender
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
05.2025 - Current
Bartender, Head Bartender
Le Malt Hospitality Group
11.2022 - 01.2025
Bartender
The Bradford Rooftop Lounge
10.2021 - 11.2022
Server, Bartender
Hillstone Restaurant Group
09.2020 - 10.2021
High School -
Elmwood Park High School