Dylan French
Bristol,sommerset
Summary
I am friendly and outgoing and have experience in numerous areas of hospitality such as waiting, bar tending, customer service, changing tables and setting them for service. I have also worked as a kitchen porter in an extremely busy pub where i worked well under pressure in a hot environment and completed tasks such as plating desserts and prepping food prior to service.
Currently i am a keen filmmaking student in bristol studying all areas of filmmaking everything from set design to post production workflows and everything in between. I am keen to gain work experience in the film industry in any areas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bartender
Ashton gate
Bristol, Somerset
2023.12 - Current
- Set up bar area and kept ingredients and utensils fully stocked to maintain optimal service level.
- Memorised orders in loud and busy environments to maintain speedy service at peak times.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
- Created range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks for establishment guests.
- Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset bar for next day.
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
Waiter
budock vean hotel
Falmouth, Cornwall
2021.10 - 2023.09
- Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
- Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
kichen porter
ferry boat inn helford river
Falmouth, Cornwall
2021.05 - 2021.10
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Assembled dishes and finalised plating of customer orders.
- Worked well under pressure.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Measured, weighed and mixed ingredients following recipe formulae and procedures.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Operated mixers, cutters and special equipment following health and safety protocols.
Kiosk worker
Helford river boats
Falmouth, Cornwall
2019.04 - 2020.09
- Ensured customers used the right safety equipment when driving boats and using kayaks.
- Ensuring customers know the area they are boating in and how to use the boat properly.
- Kept stock of ice cream and pasties as well as making phone calls to suppliers to order more.
- Made sure boats were securely attatched to their moorings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking post production
Boomsatsuma film school
Bristol 2023.09 -
Certificate of Higher Education - creative media production and technology
Truro College
Truro 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - science maths and english
Penryn College
Penryn 2016.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Beverage service
- Knowledge of beer, spirits and wine
- Customer relations
- Food service
- Colour correction knowledge
- Syncing and narration
- Title and chapter creation
- Multi-camera editing
- Creative collaboration
- Directing experience
- Studio lighting
- Still frame content shots
- Editing abilities
- Post-production expertise
- Adobe Premier Pro
Timeline
Bartender
Ashton gate
2023.12 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking post production
Boomsatsuma film school
2023.09 -
Waiter
budock vean hotel
2021.10 - 2023.09
Certificate of Higher Education - creative media production and technology
Truro College
2021.09 - 2023.05
kichen porter
ferry boat inn helford river
2021.05 - 2021.10
Kiosk worker
Helford river boats
2019.04 - 2020.09
GCSEs - science maths and english
Penryn College
2016.09 - 2021.05