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Euan McPherson

Aberdeen

Summary

A professional, organised, and people-focused individual with strong experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. Extensive bartending experience has developed excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of service. Confident engaging with a wide range of individuals, handling queries efficiently, and ensuring a positive experience at all times.

Accustomed to working under pressure, with experience coaching and coordinating team members to ensure smooth daily operations, while adapting quickly to new systems and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to build rapport, listen actively, and respond professionally, making a strong fit for team environments where clear communication and organisation are essential.

Now seeking a role outside of bartending to apply transferable skills in administration, coordination, and customer service within a new setting. Outgoing, dependable, and motivated to learn, with a strong commitment to contributing positively to a team and supporting efficient day-to-day operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar staff member

Greene King
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2022.07 - Current

Working with a team of 25 staff members to deliver excellent customer service and ensure the making and delivery of alcoholic beverages to customers.

  • Acknowledge, welcome, and greet customers; provide excellent customer service by providing information on special promotions, taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments.
  • Remaining up to date on current menu items, drinks, garnishes, and preparation methods to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintaining stock levels to prevent shortages of critical items to ensure an organised bar, whilst promoting waste reduction through effective use of stock.
  • Assessing customers' demeanour and subtly dealing with intoxicated behaviour to maintain a pleasant environment for all other patrons.
  • Consistently adhere to quality expectations and standards in compliance with UK trade laws, particularly regarding underage drinkers.
  • Assessing bookings and taking prompt action with regards to the logistics of finding tables for late bookings during busy periods.
  • Training new staff regarding bar and service responsibilities to address guests' service needs as well as bar responsibilities to produce drinks in line with requests.
  • Completing end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for the next day's trade.

Counter Assistant

The Ashvale
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2017.07 - 2022.07

Work with a team of up to 6 members to attend to the enquiries and catering
needs of valued customers and ensure service provision.

  • Deliver excellent customer service professionally and efficiently in a challenging
    environment.
    • Respond to customer telephone calls to promptly resolve issues that relate
    to payments, wrong orders, exchanges, refunds, and delivery issues to ensure
    positive outcomes for employees and customers.
    • Work in accordance with high-standard company practises.
    • Employ interpersonal and communication skills to provide outstanding customer
    service while engaging with customers to offer advice, information, and
    recommendations.
    • Utilise teamwork skills by supporting the work of others and being a vocal
    and engaged team member who positively delivers solutions.
    • Train new members of staff while applying strong multi-tasking and prioritising
    skills to ensure customer satisfaction through organising and monitoring
    the counter assistance team on the shop floor.
    • Various cleaning jobs to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
2021.08 - 2024.02

Higher National Diploma - Social Sciences

North East Scotland College
Aberdeen
2019.08 - 2021.05

Skills

  • Staff Development/Training
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • Bar Operations
  • Time Management
  • Inventory/Stock Control
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Team Management

Timeline

Bar staff member

Greene King
2022.07 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

University of Aberdeen
2021.08 - 2024.02

Higher National Diploma - Social Sciences

North East Scotland College
2019.08 - 2021.05

Counter Assistant

The Ashvale
2017.07 - 2022.07
Euan McPherson