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Jacob Brown

Bar Supervisor
2 Chester Road

Summary

Capable and versatile Bar Supervisor with 10 Years experience in hospitality industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. 6 Years experience as cocktail bartender and 3 years in management positions. Experience in high volume service while maintaining poise and staff morale with a sense of humour.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Supervisor

Tast Catala
7 2023 - Current
  • Promoted responsible alcohol consumption by enforcing house policies regarding age limits and intoxication levels among patrons.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar environment to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop food pairing suggestions for specialty beverages, enhancing overall dining experience for guests.
  • Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction levels.
  • Developed cocktail menus and specials to coincide with special events and promotions.
  • Performing weekly beer line clean safely and efficiently.

Bartender, Cleaner, Sound Technician

Hope & Anchor Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Maintained high standard of customer service
  • Learned catalogue of drinks available from the bar
  • Kept cellar clean and organised
  • Cleaning beer lines on weekly basis
  • Maintaining sanitary conditions on floor and in the facilities
  • Keeping track of stock in cellar and in fridges
  • Breaking down bar at the end of shifts and keeping back bar organised
  • Cashing up till after service
  • House sound engineer for live events

Bartender

Dishoom
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.

Bar Supervisor / Keyholder

Arcane
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Supervising staff in a fast-paced bar environment
  • Managing the site during busy shifts as the sole manager on duty.
  • Cashing up and creating End Of Day reports after a day's service.
  • Developing relationships with loyal and regular clientele.
  • Placing orders for the bar and creating liaison with brand representatives
  • Being able to adapt from dispense bartending, floor service and active bar service smoothly on a daily basis.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised workspace throughout the day.
  • Carrying out daily deep cleaning jobs to keep an excellent level of cleanliness on the bar.
  • Preparing consistent batches for certain cocktails including infusions, fat-washes, cordials, syrups, etc
  • Developing new and creative cocktail twists for special events and competitions
  • Mentored junior bartenders in mixology best practices to ensure overall team confidence and competence.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Memorised orders in loud and busy environments to maintain speedy service at peak times.
  • Performed a weekly beer line clean safely and efficiently.

Bartender/ Bar Supervisor

Boujee
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Making and serving drinks in an intense and fast paced environment
  • Supervising staff to ensure that good standards of service and hygiene are upheld before, during, and after service
  • Training new bar-backs and bartenders to a standard that allowed service to run smoothly
  • Ensuring both bars were fully stocked by placing fruit and alcohol orders almost daily.
  • Performing a weekly stock take across both venues.
  • Performing a weekly line clean and a weekly deep clean across both barsck rooms

Bartender

Vesper
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Prepared for closing by cleaning bar area and announcing last orders.
  • Performed a weekly beer line clean safely and efficiently.

Bartender

Favelas
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Serving customers at the bar and waiting on in the restaurant
  • Occasional kitchen porter duties
  • Cleaning the venue before and after service
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.

Kitchen Porter

Rossini
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen
  • Assisting with end of day kitchen clean-down
  • Keeping equipment needed for service clean

Education

BTEC - Music

Kendal College
Kendal, Cumbria

GCSEs -

Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston, Cumbria

Skills

  • Health and Safety compliance
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Mixology expertise
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Menu development
  • Cellar maintenance
  • Money Handling
  • Timeline

    Bartender

    Dishoom
    03.2023 - 06.2023

    Bar Supervisor / Keyholder

    Arcane
    06.2021 - 02.2023

    Bartender/ Bar Supervisor

    Boujee
    03.2021 - 06.2021

    Bartender

    Vesper
    02.2020 - 07.2020

    Bartender

    Favelas
    03.2016 - 06.2016

    Bartender, Cleaner, Sound Technician

    Hope & Anchor Ltd
    01.2015 - 01.2024

    Kitchen Porter

    Rossini
    01.2014 - 09.2014

    Bar Supervisor

    Tast Catala
    7 2023 - Current

    BTEC - Music

    Kendal College

    GCSEs -

    Ulverston Victoria High School
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