Benjamin Harrop
Bolton
Summary
Friendly, hardworking and outgoing bartender with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Capable handling food, serving drinks and meeting customer demands.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
Bolton , Lancashire
2023.08 - 2023.09
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Displayed products on shelves and displays to encourage purchases.
- Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests.
- Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
- Cared for guest wellbeing, monitoring excess consumption and calling for transportation.
- Prepared ingredients and garnishes for cocktails and signature bar drinks.
- Prepared cocktails and poured wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
Bolton
2023.04 - 2023.04
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
Bolton
2022.07 - 2022.09
Lifeguard
Swims Away Ltd
Bolton
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Where I also helped out as an assistant swimming teacher
- This helped me to develop my interpersonal skills as well as my organisational skills as, at times I was required to plan lessons
- Also, this job improved my teamwork skills as I was working with multiple teachers during these lessons
- Set up pool equipment, supervising patrons to avoid misuse, damage and injury.
Lifeguard
Bolton Metro Swim Squad
2019.10 - 2021.08
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Set up pool equipment, supervising patrons to avoid misuse, damage and injury.
Education
BSC - Geology
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 2021.09 -
GCSEs and A Levels -
Canon Slade CofE School
Bolton 2014.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Enthusiastic communicator
- Problem solving
- Strong communication
- Knowledge of beer, spirits and wine
- Beer, wine and cocktail service
- Hard worker
Timeline
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
2023.08 - 2023.09
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
2023.04 - 2023.04
Bartender
The Crofters Bradshaw
2022.07 - 2022.09
BSC - Geology
University of Plymouth
2021.09 -
Lifeguard
Swims Away Ltd
2020.09 - 2021.08
Lifeguard
Bolton Metro Swim Squad
2019.10 - 2021.08
GCSEs and A Levels -
Canon Slade CofE School
2014.09 - 2021.06