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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Manuel Bello

Denver,CO

Summary


Professional hospitality expert relocating to Denver the first week of august, with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

The Standard Pour
05.2024 - Current
  • Neighborhood craft cocktail bar and restaurant often recognized as one of the 50 top bars for whiskey in the US with a large selection of allocated bottles, very fast paced and large volume of customer through the week.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.

Bartender

Henry's Majestic
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Relaxed concept cocktail bar and restaurant with focus on comfort food, craft cocktails and a big selection of craft beers on rotation, emphasis on freshness and a low waste bar program.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Lead Bartender

Gen Korean BBQ
09.2020 - 04.2024
  • All you can eat family style restaurant, very fast paced environment and bartending. I was in charge of training the bar staff and doing most of the prep as well as inventory and alcohol orders.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
  • Trained 10 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender

Royal 38
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Craft cocktail bar focused on serving original and classic drinks executed with great technique as well as offering small bites and some main courses.

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Hola Café
07.2019 - 09.2020

Bartender

Polvo bar de Vinos
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Bar located in the city of Santiago in Chile focused on wine serving and a small selection of cocktail offerings, locally sourced food and a huge selection of wines on rotation.

Bartender

Buteco Santiago
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Brazilian draft house and restaurant located in Santiago de Chile, focused on traditional Brazilian food and drinks and a big selection of craft beer.

Education

Advanced bartending -

European bartender school
New York, NY
06.2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Universidad Catolica Andres Bello
Caracas, Venezuela

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Agustin
Caracas, Venezuela
09.2011

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Bartending
  • English
  • POS
  • Food Service
  • Communication skills
  • Restaurant experience
  • Cash handling
  • Serving
  • Hospitality
  • Bilingual
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Food Handler October 2023 to October 2025


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bartender

The Standard Pour
05.2024 - Current

Bartender

Henry's Majestic
11.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender

Royal 38
06.2023 - 10.2023

Lead Bartender

Gen Korean BBQ
09.2020 - 04.2024

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Hola Café
07.2019 - 09.2020

Bartender

Polvo bar de Vinos
10.2018 - 06.2019

Bartender

Buteco Santiago
01.2017 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Agustin

Advanced bartending -

European bartender school

Some College (No Degree) -

Universidad Catolica Andres Bello

Section name

  • Relocating to Denver
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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