Jacob Mellor
London
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated FOH worker with a passion for food, drinks and good service. Always keeping customers at the forefront, maintaining a positive attitude to ensure a pleasant experience. A strong team member who communicates well with their employees to allow for efficiency in the workplace and boost morale.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender/Front of House
Brass Haus
Bournemouth
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service.
- Mixed cocktails for guests alongside pouring pints and serving other beverages.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Served food to customers and provided check backs for their meals to ensure for good service.
- Set up and facilitated the running of 'Arrowsmiths', the bars digital darts system.
Christmas stall trader
Bobby's Parlour
Bournemouth
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Serving hot chocolate for Bournemouth's Christmas market. This required serving large queues of customers and orders, constant stocking, keeping stall hygienic and maintaining festive spirits throughout every shift.
Retail Sales Assistant
Yococo Camden
London, Camden
09.2019 - 09.2024
- I independently ran my bosses clothing stall on Saturday and Sundays 9am - 6pm and during holiday seasons. Involves restocking while working, politely assisting customers, managing payments and tallying purchases as well as setting up and packing.
Bartender
DNA
Bournemouth
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Bartender at DNA. Required serving drinks; managing till payments; cleaning bar and bathroom spaces; and managing karaoke room for group booking whilst creating a friendly atmosphere for customers. Left after a change of management after not enjoying the direction the bar was heading in.
Bar Staff Member
The Starting Gate
London, Haringey
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Christmas season work as FOH. I thoroughly cleaned for the pubs opening and closing; maintained bar stock on a daily basis; cleared and wiped tables to create a well sanitised space. I also developed my ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple responsibilities and pour pints properly.
Restaurant Waiter
Pierre Victoire
London, City of Westminster
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Restaurant waiter for summer season. Served high volumes of guests in a fast paced environment whilst keeping attention to customer care. Discussed menu in depth and dietary concerns. Resolved complaints. Learnt to carry 3 plates a hand.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Film and TV Practise
London Screen Academy
London 9 2020 - 7 2023
A-levels - Maths
London Screen Academy
London 9 2020 - 7 2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - Film and TV Practise
London Screen Academy
London 9 2022 - 7 2023
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Punctual
- Good memory
- Customer service
- Shelf stocking
- Cash management
- Bartending
- Allergy awareness
- Table waiting
- Front-of-house operations
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Music Production
- Vinyl Digging
- Dancing
Timeline
Bartender/Front of House
Brass Haus
07.2025 - 07.2026
Christmas stall trader
Bobby's Parlour
11.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
DNA
10.2023 - 01.2024
Bar Staff Member
The Starting Gate
12.2021 - 01.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Pierre Victoire
07.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Sales Assistant
Yococo Camden
09.2019 - 09.2024
Foundation Degree in Arts - Film and TV Practise
London Screen Academy
9 2022 - 7 2023
A-levels - Maths
London Screen Academy
9 2020 - 7 2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Film and TV Practise
London Screen Academy
9 2020 - 7 2023