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Bilal Bouras

Blackpool,Lancashire

Summary

Dedicated hospitality professional with extensive experience in high-volume dining environments. Adept at cash handling, complaint management, and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in food preparation, maintaining food hygiene standards, and knowledgeable in food and wine pairing. High energy and strong background in hospitality customer service ensure seamless operations and guest satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant manager

Amaro\Sotto restaurant
Blackpool, Lancashire
02.2022 - 05.2023

Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.

Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.

Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.

Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.

Handled customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in our brand.

barista/bartender

Amaro/sotto restaurent
Blackpool, Lancashire

Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.

Promoted seasonal beverages effectively increasing their uptake.

Exhibited knowledge of various coffee blends for enhanced customer experience.

Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity.

Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.

Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.

Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Set up bar area daily with clean furniture, supplies and beverage stock for typical bar demands.

Junior sous chef

Britannia Hotels
Blackpool, lancashire
08.2024 - 02.2025

Assisted in stock management to prevent food wastage.

Conducted regular inventory checks; ordered supplies as necessary.

Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal menu changes, enhancing restaurant's offerings.

Gained expertise in a variety of cooking techniques whilst honing culinary skills.

Utilised excellent teamwork skills whilst working alongside a large team of chefs.

Stepped up as acting Sous Chef during the absence of senior staff, demonstrating leadership capability.

Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.

Pizza maker

multiple fast food chains
Blackpool, Lancashire
12.2019 - 04.2021

Ive learned to Handled phone and online orders to meet service targets and been teached to operate pizza oven and other kitchen equipment according to manufacturer instructions ,Cooked pizzas using gas, electric ovens and Completed comprehensive closing and cleaning checklists.

Education

GCSEs - English and mathematics

Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Complaint management
  • Customer Service
  • Food preparation
  • High-volume dining
  • Food hygiene standards
  • High energy
  • Extensive hospitality background
  • Food and beverage knowledge
  • Food and wine pairing
  • Lifts and carries up to [Number] kilograms
  • Hospitality customer service

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Fluent
A1
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Affiliations

  • footballer
  • pro swimmer
  • pool player

Timeline

Junior sous chef

Britannia Hotels
08.2024 - 02.2025

Assistant manager

Amaro\Sotto restaurant
02.2022 - 05.2023

Pizza maker

multiple fast food chains
12.2019 - 04.2021

GCSEs - English and mathematics

Unity Academy Blackpool
09.2014 - 06.2019

barista/bartender

Amaro/sotto restaurent
Bilal Bouras