Maria Barcena
High-volume Bartender with Full-Service Dining Experience
Hire this person
Send a job offer directly to this candidate
About
Most importantly is the customer and keep them Happy!! High-volume bartender with experience in full-service dining, operating as a server and bartender. Skilled in having a full bar and making them Happy, also in taking complete food and beverage orders, guiding guest choices, and delivering a seamless service.
Known for building loyal guest relationships, increasing check averages, Experience in super busy bars taking drink orders, keeping tabs, handling cash, immediate form of payment, if non-Gaming, Comping guidelines ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES and executing cocktails with precision Following house recipes and standards.
Experience
Bartender - The Wynn/Encore Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
(2024-10)
Operate as a full-service bartender across multiple casino bars (Baccarat Bar, Overlook, Charlie's, Allegro, Aft Ba Front).
- Operate as a full-service bartender, managing food and beverage orders from start to finish
- Build strong guest rapport, driving repeat business and increased spending
- Guide menu selections and upsell food and cocktails to enhance the experience
- Maintain accuracy in POS entry, modifications, and timing of orders
- Prepare cocktails with strict adherence to house recipes and outlet-specific standards
- Execute consistent drink builds across multiple bar programs and specialty menus
Bartender - Sunset Station • Gaudi Center Bar - Las Vegas, NV
(2026-05)
My manager would tell me my job is to make customers HAPPY!! So I did, I would greet every customer sitting or passing through, I would have conversation with all Bar-Patrons, I listened. My Goal was to make them comfortable with me, so they feel more relaxed, happier, good energy, that would make them feel good, so they Increase Gamble Amount, That WIN-MORE. Really fun and exciting Bar with 21 Slots Machines around Circle Bar.
- COMP specialty cocktails, Wine
- Non-Gaming, I would collect Payment immediately
- FOLLOWING COMP PROCEDURES
- I WOULD GET TO PAY OUT BIG WINS
Bartender - SushiSamba – The Venetian - Las Vegas, NV
(2016 - 2019)
- Delivered full-service dining experience with food and beverage ordering responsibility
- Upsold menu pairings and managed timing, special requests, and guest satisfaction
- Maintained cocktail quality and presentation in a high-energy environment
Bartender - Spearmint Rhino - Las Vegas, NV
(2017 - 2019)
- Maintained speed and accuracy, high-volume bar-setting
- Delivered engaging service that supported guest retention and repeat visits
Bartender - Sugarcane – The Palazzo at The Venetian - Las Vegas, NV
(2018 - 2020)
- Provided full-service support including taking and managing food orders
- Built relationships with guests, contributing to consistent return clientele
- Balanced efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced resort environment
Bartender - Tableau • Wynn - Encore - Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
- Delivered full-service dining and bar experience, including food ordering
- Demonstrated strong menu knowledge and attention to detail with modifications
- Maintained accurate POS entry and communication with kitchen staff
