Cristian Ventura
Thornton
Summary
Experienced bartender with a strong work ethic and background in serving customers in large-scale casual dining establishments. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of customer service and ensuring safe food handling practices. Possesses extensive knowledge as a mixologist and skilled in preparing a diverse menu of drinks from memory.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Stout St Social
07.2024 - Current
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Bartender
Boulder Social
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Crafted Specialty Cocktails to specifications and prepared in a timely manner
- Organize product orders and maintain cleanly bar to health standards
- Help batch products and create cocktail recipes
Head Server
Iwayama Sushi
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed a training manual to be used for future employees to navigate the intricacies of the restaurant
- Effectively facilitated orders from guests to accommodate their needs
- Learned to work well with a close team to guarantee a smooth and efficient dining experience for clients
Bartender/Server
Hapa Sushi Grill
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Great attention to detail in all manners regarding the guests i.e., keeping beverages refilled, tables kept polished to standards, providing a welcoming atmosphere
- Trained new servers in the procedures of the company to ensure service met appropriate standards
- Acquired vast knowledge on cocktails, liquors, and sake
- Helped to maintain a cleanly and well organized bar area for successful service to bar patrons
Education
Bachelor - Aerospace Engineering Sciences
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12-2026
Transfer - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado - Boulder
Associate - Engineering Technology
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, COTransfer - Engineering Technology
Community College of Denver
Skills
- Excellent Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Work well under pressure
- Safe service compliance
- Point of sale systems
- Learning Japanese, ASL
Certification
- Servsafe
- TIPS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Bartender
Stout St Social
07.2024 - Current
Bartender
Boulder Social
08.2022 - 07.2024
Head Server
Iwayama Sushi
02.2019 - 06.2022
Bartender/Server
Hapa Sushi Grill
10.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor - Aerospace Engineering Sciences
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Transfer - Aerospace Engineering
University of Colorado - Boulder
Associate - Engineering Technology
Arapahoe Community College
Transfer - Engineering Technology
Community College of Denver
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