Hilda Velazquez
Colorado Springs
Summary
Personable Bartender with strong organizational and managerial skills. Creative drink recipes and drink-making techniques. Keen attention to detail and excellent multitasking abilities. True team player with warm disposition. A true people person! Apart from listed recent jobs, I actually started working seasonal events at multiple NY Country Clubs! And even private member events! So lots of social and professional experience!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Gus’s Restaurant
Harrison
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Created innovative cocktail recipes to enhance guest experience at Gus's Restaurant.
- Managed bar inventory and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Trained junior bartenders on mixing techniques and customer service skills.
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons at the bar.
- Developed seasonal drink specials to attract more customers to the restaurant.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the bar area during busy shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
- Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
- Monitored cash register transactions throughout the shift to ensure accuracy of sales data.
- Handled food orders from customers seated at the bar.
- Managed stock levels of all alcoholic beverages available at the bar.
- Delivered exceptional bar service for special events such as weddings, business conferences and society receptions.
Server/ Bartender
Meso Mediterranean
Rye
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed orders and communicated effectively with kitchen staff.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service protocols.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages following established recipes.
- Educated customers about drink specials and menu items.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
Bartender/ Server
Patsy’s
New Rochelle
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared and served a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area and equipment.
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service and recommendations.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed multiple tables while ensuring timely order delivery.
Bartender/Bar Manager
Aura Wine Bar
New Rochelle
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Advised clients on wine selections for various occasions and preferences.
- Assisted customers in selecting wines by providing information about flavors profiles or characteristics of different varieties or regions.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and organization.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Trained staff members in proper pouring techniques and product knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers to enhance their experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
Bartender - Bartending
American Bartenders School
03.2015 - 04.2015
Bartender - Bartending
National Bartending School
Valhalla, NY 01.2007 - 02.2007
Instituto Del Saber
San Lorenzo, ParaguaySkills
- Cocktail preparation
- Inventory management
- Customer engagement
- Staff training
- Order accuracy
- POS operation
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Safe food handling procedures
- Garnish preparation
- Foreign language proficiency
- POS system proficiency
- Multilingual in Spanish/ sufficient Portuguese
- Patience and tolerance
Timeline
Head Bartender
Gus’s Restaurant
08.2023 - 02.2025
Server/ Bartender
Meso Mediterranean
07.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender/ Server
Patsy’s
10.2021 - 11.2022
Bartender/Bar Manager
Aura Wine Bar
06.2021 - 09.2022
Bartender - Bartending
American Bartenders School
03.2015 - 04.2015
Bartender - Bartending
National Bartending School
01.2007 - 02.2007
Instituto Del Saber