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Chris BODSWORTH

Newquay,United Kingdom

Summary

A highly motivated individual with a background in both bartending and waiting on tables. Always looking to progress my skillset, as well as improve the team around me. Passionate about cocktails and coffee, with a desire to serve customers top quality recipes. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail. Experience in management, helping to improve the business from staff training, to new ways of ordering and organising stock.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

FOH Supervisor

Wax Watergate Bay
Newquay, Cornwall
11.2024 - Current
  • Delegated tasks amongst team members to ensure smooth operation, including utilising each employees unique skill set in order to maximise overall performance.
  • Provided staff training in a variety of areas such as barista, cocktail, and table service, providing constructive feedback when necessary.
  • Managed a team of up to 8 members on shift across 2 bars, while solving any problems that arose.
  • Served and average of 150 customers upstairs with full table service, and 150 downstairs with bar service.
  • Handled booking requests efficiently, maximising table turnover rate within the restaurant.
  • Ordered stock from multiple suppliers.
  • Performed accurate stock takes monthly, and cleaned the beer lines weekly.
  • Designed menus such as cocktails, mocktails and specials that are specific to the existing customer base to maximise sales.
  • Programmed POS systems for new products and fixing any issues that occurred.
  • Streamlined the operations of the business such as creating digital shopping lists of stock to ensure fewer errors and making employee guides for cocktails, coffees and opening and closing procedures.
  • Balanced cash registers at the end of each day and recording all sales.
  • Assisted with organising and managing events such as live music nights and festivals.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints promptly and professionally.

Waiting/Bar Staff

Wax Watergate Bay
Newquay, Cornwall
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitised both the bar area and restaurant, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
  • Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
  • Helped organise special events.
  • Assisted in training new staff, contributing to team efficiency.
  • Warmly greeted and served customers, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
  • handled cash and card payments efficiently and accurately to avoid discrepancies in accounting.
  • Engaged in upselling techniques in order to increase revenue.
  • handled a large volume of customer orders from both taking orders and making beverages, whilst still maintaining quality of service.
  • provided flexibility for my employer by being available when extra help may be needed.

Bar/Waiting staff

Catch Seafood Bar & Grill
Newquay, Cornwall
06.2020 - 04.2023
  • Provided high-level table service in a fast-paced environment, serving 100 to 150 guests per evening.
  • provided bottle service for wine & prosecco.
  • Gained valuable knowledge about the menu, allowing me to make recommendations with both the food, and any drinks it would pair with.
  • prepared drinks for the customers on the bar, including draught, wine, cocktails and coffees.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Cleared, set and restocked tables for quick table turnaround.
  • Cleaned and organised the bar to comply with health and safety regulations and to improve the efficiency of customer service.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Design

The Open University
Newquay, Cornwall
10.2025 -

A-Levels - Applied Science

Tretherras Sixth Form
Newquay, Cornwall
09.2022 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Restaurant Presentation Standards
  • Menu Creation
  • POS system programming
  • Leadership
  • Barista & Cocktail trained
  • Training New Employees

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Design

The Open University
10.2025 -

FOH Supervisor

Wax Watergate Bay
11.2024 - Current

Waiting/Bar Staff

Wax Watergate Bay
05.2023 - 11.2024

A-Levels - Applied Science

Tretherras Sixth Form
09.2022 - 06.2024

Bar/Waiting staff

Catch Seafood Bar & Grill
06.2020 - 04.2023

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