Christian Torres
San Juan,Puerto Rico
Summary
I am a dynamic cocktail bartender with extensive knowledge in mezcal, specializing in crafting consistent and high quality drinks to elevate guest experience. With a strong understanding of cocktail culture and a passion for quality ingredients, I am dedicated to delivering outstanding service. My focus is on creating an alluring environment where clients feel comfortable and eager to return. My experiences as a bartender have extended beyond working at the service bar, and extended to educational travels from New York, to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
La Grieta
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Warmly greeted guests and walked them through our extensive mezcal selection.
- Provided mezcal tastings while describing different traits and profiles from mezcal offer.
- Built and dispatched both classic and house signature cocktails while working at a high volume environment.
- Tended to bar tidiness and bar organization.
- Built rapport with patrons, ensured to provide excellent environment to ensure repeat clients.
- Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service".
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Processed payments accurately reducing discrepancies at end of shift tallying.
- Input orders into register, calculated bills and collected payments.
Bartender waiter
Cocina Abierta
San Juan, San Juan
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Become familiar with various cooking styles, ingredients and the proper description of several dishes.
- Suggest wine pairings from a diverse selections to clients to enhance dinning experience.
- Prepare signature cocktails and provide service to customers while walking them through our food menu.
- Opening and closing duties.
- Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
- Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
Bartender
La Escalera
San Juan, Puerto Rico
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Greeted guests at the service bar, walked them through our drink menu and offered and a diverse array of signature cocktails.
- Overlooked a high volume and high paced environment while dispatching drinks.
Bartender
Cafe Encuentros
Madrid, Spain
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Served guests spirits, lagers and stouts at bar.
- Welcomed guests with friendly conversation and fun atmosphere.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff for seamless coordination of food orders.
- Tapped and attached new kegs, avoiding disruptions in supply for patrons.
- Maintained ready supply of counter-top snacks for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico 09.2009 - 05.2015
Skills
- Bar equipment usage
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Tactful complaint handling
- Social perceptiveness
- Cocktail preparation
- Money handling
- Customer Service
- Customer relations
- Beverage service
- Beverage preparation
- Premium spirits & mixology
- Communication
- Pouring techniques
Timeline
Bartender
La Grieta
11.2022 - 11.2024
Bartender waiter
Cocina Abierta
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
La Escalera
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
Cafe Encuentros
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Puerto Rico
09.2009 - 05.2015
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