Dara Semple
Durham,Durham
Summary
Experienced bartender with a comprehensive knowledge of drink recipes and cocktail preparation. Proficient in bar equipment usage and beverage serving techniques, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards and efficient money handling. Skilled in customer engagement, with expertise in draught systems, aiming to enhance service quality and guest satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender/Barista
The Pier Ceylon
Herne Bay, Kent
06.2025 - Current
Retail assistant
Morrisons
Herne Bay, Kent
03.2024 - Current
- Supported team members for improved operational efficiency.
- Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
- Provided coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
Bartender
Herne Bay Football Club
Herne Bay, Kent
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff for seamless coordination of food orders.
- Processed payments accurately reducing discrepancies at end of shift tallying.
Waiter bartender
The Pier Ceylon
Herne Bay, Kent
06.2022 - 12.2023
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Durham University
Durham 09.2024 -
A-Levels - History, Geography, Psychology
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury 09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - 10 GCSES - Grades 9-7
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent 09.2017 - 06.2022
Skills
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Bar equipment usage
- Beverage serving techniques
- Knowledge on draught systems
- Hygiene standards adherence
- Money handling
- Customer engagement
- Cocktail preparation
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Rowing
- Football
Timeline
Bartender/Barista
The Pier Ceylon
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Durham University
09.2024 -
Retail assistant
Morrisons
03.2024 - Current
Bartender
Herne Bay Football Club
12.2023 - 03.2024
A-Levels - History, Geography, Psychology
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
09.2022 - 06.2024
Waiter bartender
The Pier Ceylon
06.2022 - 12.2023
GCSEs - 10 GCSES - Grades 9-7
Barton Court Grammar School
09.2017 - 06.2022
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