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John Gould

Poynton,United Kingdom

Summary

A highly skilled hospitality professional with extensive knowledge in beverage serving. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a calm demeanour, ensuring efficient service delivery even under pressure. Proficient in bar equipment usage, tactful complaint handling, and adherence to hygiene standards. Committed to maintaining personal grooming standards and upholding the hospitality ethos while engaging customers with a positive attitude. Career goals include further enhancing people management skills and advancing within the hospitality industry. Charismatic and driven individual with a background in customer service and hospitality. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to work well under pressure. Aims to create memorable experiences and contribute to a thriving bar environment. Loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bartender

the acoustic lounge
Poynton, Cheshire East
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted regular inspections and maintenance checks to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Managed secure cash transactions, minimising risks of theft or fraud.
  • Fostered an inviting atmosphere through friendly customer interactions.
  • Prepared glasses, garnishes, ice, and bar equipment before opening hours for seamless service.
  • Served 100s of people on weekends and remained calm and composed throughout

Kitchen staff member

Wetherspoons
Poynton, Cheshire East
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Streamlined kitchen workflow by ensuring cleanliness and organisation of the workspace.
  • Prepared ingredients in advance to enhance service efficiency.
  • Managed time effectively during peak hours to maximise productivity.
  • Maintained refrigerator temperature logs to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Managed 100s of customers in a hectic kitchen setting.
  • Assisted chef in plating dishes beautifully for exceptional presentation.
  • Assisted in food preparation for enhanced meal quality.

Education

A-Levels - Sport

Stockport College
Stockport
09.2023 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Bar equipment usage
  • Strong memory retention
  • Calm demeanour
  • Food safety understanding
  • People Management
  • Customer engagement
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Composure under pressure
  • Personal grooming standards

Timeline

Bartender

the acoustic lounge
01.2025 - 05.2025

Kitchen staff member

Wetherspoons
01.2024 - 03.2024

A-Levels - Sport

Stockport College
09.2023 - 06.2025
John Gould