Melchor Arturo Navarrete
Massachusetts
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Don Patron
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Xalisco Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Xalapa Cantina
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
COBACH Norte
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico07.1994
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Clear and effective communication
- Organizational ability
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Handling Difficult Customers
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Don Patron
04.2022 - Current
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Xalisco Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2022
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Xalapa Cantina
01.2010 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
COBACH Norte
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