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Jenna Mills

Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced professional with 2 years of bar experience and extensive expertise in bar tap operation and alcohol licensing laws (working to get my licence; however, familiar with the laws as I have seen them in practice), complemented by a strong proficiency in beverage service and bar equipment such as the taps, guns, and dishwashers.


As well as the two years of bartending experience also has 3 years of experience in hospitality (waitressing/service)


Energetic Bartender with a knack for creating memorable guest experiences and boosting sales. Has managed busy shifts with grace, ensuring seamless service and happy customers.


Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, contributing to repeat business and positive reviews, especially amongst VIP customers and the service they receive. Complaint resolution handled well, as well as glassware maintenance and ensuring high standards of alcohol service.


Adept at public relations with a calm demeanour, even when under pressure, showcasing patience and endurance during all shifts, whether it's function nights or service during games.


Experience in inventory management and cash handling, including tabs.


Strategic planning comes easily to me due to my events management experiences, and positive attitude towards customers and their needs and inquiries.


Communication proficiency and time management efficiency, while excelling in waitressing protocols and problem-solving.


Career goals- to expand knowledge of drinks making and the job as a whole, with things such as how to make different cocktails and changing kegs, etc, as I expand my resourcefulness to optimise operations within the hospitality industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Bartender/ Bar staff

Motherwell Football Stadium
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar to enhance customer experience.
  • Processed payments accurately, minimising discrepancies during shift tallying.
  • Open and close payment tabs for customers
  • Recommended drinks to customers, driving increased sales figures.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless service during busy periods.
  • Help inform new starts of what to do in different situations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to foster positive relationships.
  • Checked the identification of customers to enforce legal drinking age compliance.
  • Executed end-of-day cleaning and restocking duties to prepare the bar for the next day's operations.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through routine inspections.
  • Serve over 100 seated guests plus VIP, standing, and walk-in customers

Food server

Motherwell Football Stadium
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Consistently upheld high service standards through professional and courteous behaviour.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by accurately taking orders and serving food promptly.
  • Established organised dining experiences by properly setting tables prior to meal times.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours to enhance operational flow.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by swiftly resolving complaints or issues at tables.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic dining area to ensure enjoyable eating experiences.
  • Supported waitstaff during busy periods to uphold service quality across all tables.
  • Fostered positive rapport with customers, contributing to loyalty and repeat business.

Front of house/ lead waitress

family run business
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated clear communication among back-of-house staff to enhance teamwork.
  • Managed reservations for optimal seating arrangements, ensuring customer comfort.
  • Executed daily cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving issues.
  • Consistently arrived on time, prepared for work each shift.
  • Utilised downtime productively by undertaking additional cleaning tasks.
  • Worked as the only waiting staff on shift for nearly the full year- for the entire restaurant, I conducted bar work, order placement, cleaning, stocking of bar- as well as this, I worked with the delivery men, keeping them informed of orders that had been placed through the Just Eat machine.

Education

Bachelor of Science - psychology and sociology

Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
09.2024 -

Advanced higher - Art and design

Dalziel High school
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
06.2023 - 06.2024

Events Management

New College Lanarkshire
Motherwell
09.2023 - 12.2023

Bronze - Facilitation

Duke of Edinburgh
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Skills


  • Complaint resolution
  • Beverage/VIP service
  • Glassware maintenance
  • Alcohol etiquette
  • Public relations
  • Patience and endurance
  • Night shift readiness
  • Inventory management
  • Customer engagement
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Positive attitude
  • Calm under pressure
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking ability
  • Communication and time management proficiency
  • Waitressing protocols
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Strategic planning skills

Languages

English
Fluent

Accomplishments

    During my Duke of Edinburgh which I have the bronze award for my volunteering was in Facilitation.

    To be a facilitator is to explore different means of education, whether it be through art movement or writing. It is my job to observe which of these would be beneficial to use to help someone learn, whether it be something they're struggling with or something they are learning from new.

    I believe this is what has helped me to aid new starts in the workplace, as often I teach them things they don't know on shifts.

    As well as this, I have my MVP award.

    MVP stands for Mentors in Violence Prevention

    For my award, I would go into classes and teach younger years about gender-based violence, bullying, and sexual harassment amongst their age group, as this is a peer mentoring leadership initiative, and something I care deeply about , especially now with working in football, where these issues are prominent.

Affiliations

My hobbies include:


Art, I enjoy doing expressive works as well as grey scale tonal of famous people such as Robbie Williams, Slash from Guns Roses, and Lewis Capaldi, to name a few- these portraits are also what helped me gain my unconditional offer for art university, which I inevitably turned down to study psychology and sociology once i had met my conditional offer.


I also enjoy baking, which is something I have brought with me through life from my mother and grandmother.


I enjoy music and can play several instruments, such as the keyboard and glockenspiel. Due to my love for music, I also enjoy going to concerts and have been to ones such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, The Script, and even Ed Sheeran.


Nature and architecture are also things I enjoy due to my artistic nature. I also enjoy walking and exploring new places.


film and media always take my interests, with films from the Marvel and Disney universe taking my top interests due to the complex characters and plot lines; however, I also enjoy TV shows such as Dexter, Friends, Grace and Frankie, and even The Vampire Diaries for its 2000s charm.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - psychology and sociology

Queen Margaret University
09.2024 -

Bartender/ Bar staff

Motherwell Football Stadium
12.2023 - Current

Food server

Motherwell Football Stadium
12.2023 - 08.2024

Events Management

New College Lanarkshire
09.2023 - 12.2023

Advanced higher - Art and design

Dalziel High school
06.2023 - 06.2024

Front of house/ lead waitress

family run business
04.2023 - 04.2024

Bronze - Facilitation

Duke of Edinburgh
Jenna Mills