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Daniele Vargiu

London,ENG

Summary

Well-rounded Bartender offering wide-ranging history within service industry. Brings passion for industry and fun, positive attitude with unwavering commitment to customer service. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Bartender

Fino at Fazenda
11.2023 - Current

Making all kind of cocktails and drinks

Cash up

Staff training

Menu development

  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various mixology techniques, enhancing presentation and overall product quality.
  • Established positive working environment that fostered teamwork and collaboration among staff members.

Bartender

Disrepute
06.2023 - 10.2023

Making all kind of cocktails and drinks

Working close to the bar manager ensuring the the running of the bar

  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.

Cocktail Bartender

Punch Room at the Edition Hotel
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved speed of service by mastering multitasking skills during high-volume periods without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Enhanced bar efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

HEAD BARTENDER

BlackRock
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Menu development
  • Working close to the Bar manager ensuring the running of the bar
  • Stock take
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for the health and safety of customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance goals, share feedback, and foster teamwork among employees.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels for peak periods.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

BAR MANAGER

Roka Mayfair
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Making all kind of cocktails and drinks
  • Staff training
  • Menu development
  • Stock take
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
  • Managed inventory to reduce wastage, ensuring optimal stock levels for daily operations.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.

HEAD BARTENDER

Aquavit Restaurant
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • Menu development
  • Working close to Bar manager ensuring running of bar
  • Stock take
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for health and safety of customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance goals, share feedback, and foster teamwork among employees.
  • Developed strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.

HEAD BARTENDER

Hakkasan Mayfair
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for health and safety of customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels for peak periods.
  • Developed strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

BAR SUPERVISOR

Roka Aldwych
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Menu development
  • Managed nightly closing duties including reconciling cash registers and preparing deposits while maintaining strict security measures.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers through attentive listening skills, contributing to repeat business.
  • Evaluated employee performance periodically through observation, feedback sessions, goal-setting meetings.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar environment to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
  • Improved team morale by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Completed bar opening and closing procedures.

BAR SUPERVISOR

Zuma
09.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed nightly closing duties including reconciling cash registers and preparing deposits while maintaining strict security measures.
  • Increased staff productivity through effective scheduling, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers through attentive listening skills, contributing to repeat business.
  • Evaluated employee performance periodically through observation, feedback sessions, goal-setting meetings.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar environment to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
  • Improved team morale by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.

BAR SUPERVISOR

Stitch Bar
02.2013 - 09.2013
  • Managed nightly closing duties including reconciling cash registers and preparing deposits while maintaining strict security measures.
  • Increased staff productivity through effective scheduling, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers through attentive listening skills, contributing to repeat business.
  • Evaluated employee performance periodically through observation, feedback sessions, goal-setting meetings.
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar environment to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
  • Improved team morale by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.

COCKTAIL BARTENDER

Palmer&Co
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Performed cash handling duties accurately, ensuring timely deposits and accurate reconciliation reports at end of each shift.
  • Improved speed of service by mastering multitasking skills during high-volume periods without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Developed innovative drink recipes to keep menu fresh and up-to-date with current trends.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious cocktails.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

COCKTAIL BARTENDER

LIGHT BAR S. MARTINS LANE HOTEL
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Developed innovative drink recipes to keep menu fresh and up-to-date with current trends.
  • Enhanced bar efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious cocktails.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Education

BSc(Hons) - International Tourism and Hospitality Management

University of Sunderland in London
London, ENG
05.2024

Higher National Diploma - Hospitality Management

Nelson College
London, ENG
2022

Skills

  • Mixology proficiency
  • F&B operations
  • Payment processing
  • Beverage upselling
  • Bar management
  • Customer relations
  • Bar Equipment Maintenance
  • Upselling strategies
  • POS System proficiency
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Menu development
  • Alcohol Safety Compliance
  • Expert Mixology

Languages

Italian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Senior Bartender

Fino at Fazenda
11.2023 - Current

Bartender

Disrepute
06.2023 - 10.2023

Cocktail Bartender

Punch Room at the Edition Hotel
07.2022 - 05.2023

HEAD BARTENDER

BlackRock
10.2021 - 07.2022

BAR MANAGER

Roka Mayfair
04.2021 - 10.2021

HEAD BARTENDER

Aquavit Restaurant
11.2017 - 04.2019

HEAD BARTENDER

Hakkasan Mayfair
05.2016 - 05.2017

BAR SUPERVISOR

Roka Aldwych
07.2015 - 06.2016

BAR SUPERVISOR

Zuma
09.2013 - 07.2015

BAR SUPERVISOR

Stitch Bar
02.2013 - 09.2013

COCKTAIL BARTENDER

Palmer&Co
11.2012 - 01.2013

COCKTAIL BARTENDER

LIGHT BAR S. MARTINS LANE HOTEL
11.2010 - 10.2012

BSc(Hons) - International Tourism and Hospitality Management

University of Sunderland in London

Higher National Diploma - Hospitality Management

Nelson College
Daniele Vargiu