Ricardo Jaime
Richmond,VA
Summary
Extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
New York Deli
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Hi volume restaurant/ bar/ rooftop bar.
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons, interacting with customers, taking orders, and serving prepared food and drinks, assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations.
- Responsible for shift efficiency and solving any problems on the spot, making sure the bar is set up for the night and meeting all bartenders and bottle servers/waitress needs.
- Hi volume restaurant/ bar/ rooftop bar.
Lead Bartender
Lolitas Scratch Mexican kitchen
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Hi volume Craft cocktail
- Batched, prepped, and create new Mexican inspired craft cocktails.
- High end dinning and high-volume bar.
- Hi volume Craft cocktail
Bartender
Lx Group LLC
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Night club lead bartender.
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons, interacting with customers, taking orders, and serving prepared food and drinks, assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations.
- Responsible for shift efficiency and solving any problems on the spot, making sure the bar is set up for the night and meeting all bartenders and bottle servers/waitress needs.
- Keep up with the high-volume bar with ease and money handling precision.
- Worked multiple locations with different bar styles and different cocktails.
- Night club lead bartender.
Voodoo room manager
Poor Boys
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Manager of the voodoo room event space, craft cocktail and simple hi volume drinks, beer, and wine service.
- Managed 2-3 bartenders and planned logistics of booked events.
- Food handling on floor and at bar.
- Manager of the voodoo room event space, craft cocktail and simple hi volume drinks, beer, and wine service.
Bartender
Therapy Bar
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Hi volume bartending.
Lead Bartender
Bello’s Lounge
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Lead bartender/ shift leaders- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons, interacting with customers, taking orders and serving prepared food and drinks, Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations.
- Responsible for shift efficiency and solving any problems on the spot, making sure the bar is set up for the night and meeting all bartenders and bottle servers/waitress needs.
- Keep up with the high-volume bar with ease and money handling precision.
Call Center Rep, MSR, Bank Teller, Translator
Fort Community Credit Union
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Handled difficult situations with members, solved financial problems, translated between English and Spanish for non-speaking members, opened accounts and handled everyday money transactions.
- Volunteer at numerous charitable events including county fairs, community events and nonprofit organizations.
Housekeeping, Front Desk, Bar Manager
Comfort Suites
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Front desk receptionist, answer phones and taking detailed reservations and community contacts via traditional and electronic means, filing and sorting files.
- Filling different positions from maintenance to security, etc.
- Bartender for weddings, catering events and holiday parties. Knowledgeable of beer, wine, and cocktails.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, and productivity strategies, providing 10% improvement over prior onboarding process.
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Madison College (MATC)
Madison, Wisconsin01.2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Menu memorization
- Suggestive selling
- Preparing garnishes
- Proficient in mixology
Timeline
Lead Bartender
New York Deli
09.2022 - 03.2025
Lead Bartender
Lolitas Scratch Mexican kitchen
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bartender
Lx Group LLC
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bartender
Therapy Bar
10.2020 - 01.2021
Voodoo room manager
Poor Boys
08.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Bartender
Bello’s Lounge
03.2019 - 03.2020
Call Center Rep, MSR, Bank Teller, Translator
Fort Community Credit Union
08.2015 - 07.2018
Housekeeping, Front Desk, Bar Manager
Comfort Suites
08.2013 - 07.2018
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Madison College (MATC)
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