Ben Armstrong
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Experienced bartender with a proven track record of creating popular cocktail recipes featured on menus. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a proactive, multi-tasking approach to work. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of COSHH and cleanliness standards, alongside first aid skills acquired through cadet and military training. With years of customer service experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Art Club
, Bristol
- Bartender during events & such.
- Pouring pints and mixing basic cocktails whilst chatting with patrons ensuring great service whilst maintaining cleanliness.
Bartender & Mixologist
BG Leisure LTD
Swindon, Wiltshire
2025.08 - Current
- Bartender at The Honky Tonk american country themed bar mixing custom cocktails, pouring pints, opens & closes, social media content and late hours.
- Bartender at The Vault Bar & Lounge speakeasy bar mixing 70+ unique menu cocktails, mocktails and shots. Created multiple menu specs / recipes, social media content, multiple solo opens, created custom off-menu cocktails and popular off-menu classics.
Reserve Infantryman
British Army
Swindon, Wiltshire
2023.10 - Current
- Current reserve infantryman at 7 Rifles.
- Took part in relevant parades (remembrance).
- First aid in action training, weapon handling certification etc.
Bartender
Wetherspoons
Swindon, Wiltshire
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Worked as a bartender at Sir Daniel Arms mainly but also did shifts at The Dockle Farmhouse & The Savoy.
- Consisted of running food, making 2 ingredient drinks, completing solo opens and closes and intense consistent wetherspoon app orders whilst also handling direct bar orders.
General / Retail Assistant
NEXT, JD Gyms
Swindon, Wiltshire
2023.10 - 2024.08
- Handled large cash transactions accurately whilst ensuring a tidy and clean workspace.
- 2 years retail / general assistant experience with NEXT & JD Gyms.
Education
Extended Diploma (3 A-Levels) - Protective Services
New College
EnglandSkills
- Years of bartender experience, memorizing countless cocktails
- Multiple of my recipes / specs put onto menus
- First aid skills (cadet, military)
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledgeable with COSHH and cleanliness standards
- Proactive & multi-tasker
Timeline
Bartender & Mixologist
BG Leisure LTD
2025.08 - Current
Bartender
Wetherspoons
2025.01 - 2025.08
Reserve Infantryman
British Army
2023.10 - Current
General / Retail Assistant
NEXT, JD Gyms
2023.10 - 2024.08
Bartender
Art Club
Extended Diploma (3 A-Levels) - Protective Services
New College