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Daniel Gaie

reading ,Berkshire

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge in food and beverage, menu design, and front-of-house management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in professional communication, decision making, and time management. Expertise in staff management, food hygiene training, and product knowledge. Skilful in room and floor inspections, wine pairing, and mixology. Committed to delivering high-quality service and maintaining patience with difficult customers. Career goal: to advance more in mixology and as a bar manger.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar manager

The Roseate Reading
Reading , West Berkshire
05.2017 - Current
  • Improved staff performance through regular feedback sessions and training programmes.
  • Oversaw general maintenance of bar equipment.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
  • Created the bar rota for the whole bar team.
  • Inventing seasonal cocktail menus which became firm favourites with regulars.
  • Oversaw bar recordkeeping and stocktaking.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating bespoke cocktails and insuring its to customers individual preferences.
  • Trained new employees in mixology techniques, increasing overall team productivity.

Bartender

The Rock Cafe
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
02.2013 - 04.2016
  • Supported serving staff with fast, accurate beverage preparation.
  • Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
  • Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
  • Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service".

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Mixology

Bar Smart Bartending School
London
02.2018 - 03.2023

Mixology

Art of shaking
London
03.2024 -

Skills

  • Food and beverage knowledge
  • Menu design insight
  • Professional communication
  • Decision making
  • Time management expertise
  • Staff management
  • Food hygiene training
  • Product knowledge
  • Room and floor inspections
  • Wine pairing knowledge
  • Front-of-house management
  • Patience with difficult customers
  • Clear communication
  • Mixology proficiency

Timeline

Mixology

Art of shaking
03.2024 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Mixology

Bar Smart Bartending School
02.2018 - 03.2023

Bar manager

The Roseate Reading
05.2017 - Current

Bartender

The Rock Cafe
02.2013 - 04.2016
Daniel Gaie