Maria Barcena

High-volume bartender with experience in full-service dining, operating as a server and bartender. Skilled in having a full bar and making customers 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, and experience in super busy bars taking drink orders, keeping tabs, handling cash, and executing cocktails with precision following house recipes and standards.

Bartender - The Wynn/Encore Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

(2024-10)

• 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. Really fun and exciting bar with 21 Slots Machines around Circle Bar.

• Comp specialty cocktails, Wine
• Non-Gaming, collect payment immediately following comp procedures
• 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