Ben Megarry
London
Summary
Friendly and adaptable Hospitality Professional experienced in delivering high-quality service across various roles, including bartender, waiter, chalet host, and barista. Developed strong communication skills and a calm demeanour in fast-paced environments while creating positive guest experiences. Completed Master's degree, enhancing organisational and problem-solving abilities, and demonstrating reliability and quick learning in balancing work and study.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender/Waiter
De Kroon
Amsterdam
2025.10 - 2026.07
- Delivered food and drinks to customers in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Enhanced dining experience for guests by proactively addressing their needs.
- Assisted in stock control, reducing waste and ensuring availability of supplies.
- Utilised POS systems efficiently to process orders quickly.
- Participated in weekly inventory checks for accurate stock management.
Bartender/Waiter
Galgorm Collection
Bangor, County Down
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Crafted and served cocktails and premium drinks, ensuring consistency and quality for an upscale clientele.
- Delivered exceptional food and beverage service, enhancing guest satisfaction in a luxury hospitality setting.
- Facilitated memorable guest experiences by maintaining efficiency and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- The Old Inn– 5 Hotel & Bar, Northern Ireland
Chalet Host
skiworld
Bangor, County Down
2024.12 - 2025.05
- Delivered exceptional hospitality and service, enhancing guest satisfaction in a high-end chalet environment
- Delivered a personalised guest experience, responding promptly to requests and resolving issues
- Managed daily housekeeping, maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and welcoming chalet for guests
- Prepared and served daily meals, ensuring cleanliness and presentation met high standards
- Worked independently and as part of a team to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere
Professional Musician
Self Employment
Liverpool
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Performed live sets at three established residency venues, fostering strong relationships with venue staff and engaging diverse audiences.
- Managed setlists, rehearsals, and performance logistics independently, showcasing reliability and professionalism in delivering high-quality performances.
- Adapted musical style to suit different venues and audiences, highlighting versatility and creativity.
- Collaborated with musicians and event organisers, enhancing teamwork and communication skills to create successful events.
- Developed discipline, time management, and resilience through consistent performance schedules.
- Various Venues – Liverpool, UK
Barista and Waiter
The Italian Club Group
Liverpool
2023.12 - 2024.12
- Provided exceptional table service: Took accurate orders, served food and beverages promptly, and ensured guests had an excellent dining experience.
- Crafted high-quality beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction through attention to taste and presentation.
- Honed customer service, time management, and multitasking skills while maintaining commitment to quality and teamwork.
Stewarding and fan service
Anfield Football Stadium
Liverpool
2022.09 - 2024.06
- Delivered friendly support to fans, addressing and resolving concerns to enhance their experience.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Sales Assistant
Homebase
Bangor
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Processed sales, returns, and exchanges at tills, ensuring accuracy and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Assisted on shop floor, delivering excellent customer service, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
Warehouse Operative
The Fascia Place Ltd
London
2020.09 - 2021.02
- Conducted stock taking, verifying for damage or missing items, and manually relocated stock to optimise storage organisation.
- Transported goods to various locations, ensuring timely deliveries while loading and unloading vehicles with a focus on proper handling and secure transportation of products.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
Sales Assistant
JD Sport
Ards
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Delivered exceptional customer service through greeting customers, assisting with product selection, and addressing inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Executed accurate and efficient transaction processing using point-of-sale (POS) systems for cash, credit, and debit card payments.
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Demonstrated products effectively leading to increased sales conversions.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
Catering Assistant, Posh Nosh Wedding and Corporate Catering
Posh Nosh Catering
Bangor
2018.11 - 2020.05
- Served food and wine to tables, enhancing guest experience through attentive and timely service.
- Coordinated venue setup and dismantling, ensuring efficient event transitions.
- Prepared a variety of meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment, following standard recipes.
- Facilitated on-the-job training for new starters, supporting their integration into the team.
- Outlined duties and responsibilities for this part-time position:
Bar Tender
The Old Inn
Crawfordsburn
2018.09 - 2019.09
- Prepared and served diverse beverages to enhance customer experience at the bar
- Took orders for food and drinks in restaurant/bar area to ensure efficient service delivery
- Conducted regular stock inventory checks to ensure accurate product availability and minimise wastage
Packaging assistant
Nicholson Bass
Belfast
2016.07 - 2018.07
- Fulfilled print orders by sorting and packing items for various customers, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Operated paper machines while sorting and stapling end products for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of factory floor, warehouse, and car park, contributing to a safe and organised work environment.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands 2025.09 - 2026.08
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 2021.09 - 2024.06
A-Level or equivalent - Mathematics, Chemistry and History
Campbell College
Belfast 2013.09 - 2020.06
GCSE's - English Lit, English language, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Religious Studies, Business Studies, Spanish
Campbell College
Belfast 2013.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Beverage presentation
- Service standards
- Recipe preparation
- Table layout
- Table setting
- Glassware handling
- Order fulfilment
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem solving
- Physical tasks
- Warehouse operations
- Basic cooking
- Multitasking
Certification
- Driving License
- January 2020 to Present
Affiliations
- Professional musician
Timeline
Bartender/Waiter
De Kroon
2025.10 - 2026.07
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Amsterdam
2025.09 - 2026.08
Bartender/Waiter
Galgorm Collection
2025.05 - 2025.08
Chalet Host
skiworld
2024.12 - 2025.05
Professional Musician
Self Employment
2024.09 - 2024.12
Barista and Waiter
The Italian Club Group
2023.12 - 2024.12
Stewarding and fan service
Anfield Football Stadium
2022.09 - 2024.06
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Liverpool
2021.09 - 2024.06
Sales Assistant
Homebase
2021.02 - 2021.09
Sales Assistant
JD Sport
2020.10 - 2021.01
Warehouse Operative
The Fascia Place Ltd
2020.09 - 2021.02
Catering Assistant, Posh Nosh Wedding and Corporate Catering
Posh Nosh Catering
2018.11 - 2020.05
Bar Tender
The Old Inn
2018.09 - 2019.09
Packaging assistant
Nicholson Bass
2016.07 - 2018.07
A-Level or equivalent - Mathematics, Chemistry and History
Campbell College
2013.09 - 2020.06
GCSE's - English Lit, English language, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Religious Studies, Business Studies, Spanish
Campbell College
2013.09 - 2018.06