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Ali Ghayouba

Barnes, London,UK

Summary

Highly motivated and adaptable professional with a strong background in bartending, retail, and kitchen assistance. Proven ability to excel in dynamic work environments, deliver exceptional customer service, and contribute to revenue growth. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my skills and dedication to drive success. My current ambition is to promote to a managerial position at either a bar or nightclub.

Work history

Bartender

The Crabtree Pub & Restaurant, Greene King
Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
01.2023 - 09.2023


  • Committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience by always putting in 100% through upselling drinks, memorizing the pubs drinks menu and how to make each cocktail.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Worked on the days of 2023's Oxford v Cambridge boat race festival and some of Fulham FC's important matches.
  • Contributed significantly to The Crabtree's success during the summer season through hard work and working productively alongside my colleagues, where weekly turnover consisted of over £100,000
  • Demonstrated exceptional dedication and work ethic by transitioning from a Barback role to Bartender in a highly demanding, high-revenue establishment
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to ensure a positive and productive work environment in order to maintain high service standards.

Volunteer Retail Assistant

Cancer Research UK
Chiswick, Hounslow
02.2023 - 02.2023


  • Volunteered at one of the UK's well known charitable organizations, offering my time and skills to support the store's daily operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, helping shoppers find items, offering information about the organization's mission, and handling transactions
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, ensuring that the store maintained an attractive and organized appearance to attract customers.

Kitchen Assistant

The Plough, Fuller's
East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Working 12 hour shifts as a kitchen assistant during 2022's 40 degree heatwave on days including the Queen's Jubilee and Father's day taught me how to work well under heavy pressure, how to manage my workload and how to work efficiently in a team. These are all skills that are crucial to being successful in any sector of work.
  • As a kitchen assistant I was what one of my pub's Sous Chefs described as the "engine" of the kitchen as I was responsible for ensuring that crockery/ kitchen equipment were thoroughly cleaned, desserts were prepared and fridges were stocked up with labelled ingredients.

Education

GCSEs - English Language- Grade 6, Mathematics Grade 6, Combined Science- Grade 5-4

Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
Isleworth, Hounslow
09.2019 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Language Spoken Endorsement- Grade MERIT, French- Grade 4

Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
Isleworth, Hounslow
09.2019 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Beer, wine and cocktail service
  • Cocktail list development
  • Suggestive selling
  • Till balancing
  • Organised and reliable
  • Alcohol licensing law compliance
  • Enthusiastic communicator
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Challenge 25 policy
  • Allergy awareness
  • Employee training

Timeline

Volunteer Retail Assistant

Cancer Research UK
02.2023 - 02.2023

Bartender

The Crabtree Pub & Restaurant, Greene King
01.2023 - 09.2023

Kitchen Assistant

The Plough, Fuller's
05.2022 - 10.2023

GCSEs - English Language- Grade 6, Mathematics Grade 6, Combined Science- Grade 5-4

Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
09.2019 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Language Spoken Endorsement- Grade MERIT, French- Grade 4

Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
09.2019 - 07.2020
Ali Ghayouba