Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Joseph Rees

Stone,Staffordshire

Summary

A socially confident, driven individual who is able to build relationships with others quickly and adapt to ever-changing work environments. Several years of working in customer-facing roles has allowed me to become assured in dealing with customer dissatisfaction, working well as a team and supporting my colleagues in fast-paced circumstances.

I am currently seeking full-time employment in a challenging and new environment which will allow me to broaden my skills and develop new ones.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar Staff Member

Lymestone Brewery
Stone, Staffordshire
2024.07 - Current

Executing food health and safety policies by implementing FIFO, recording temperatures and upkeeping a clean and sanitised preparation area.

Maintaining organisation in the bar area to ensure quick and effective service.

Using the correct equipment and upholding hygiene standards when changing barrels in the cellar.

Developing long-term relationships with customers through my personable demeanour, while also having the confidence and ability to de-escalate confrontation.

Managing both open and closing shifts, in which my duties include handling and counting money, preparing stock for the following shift, and locking up the premises.

Bar Staff Member

Granvilles
Stone, Staffordshire
2023.03 - 2023.09

Supporting colleagues through difficult, busy periods in order to maintain productivity within an evening venue.

Upkept the cleanliness and sanitation of the building for the safety of others, and to uphold a professional appearance.

Swiftly dealing with customer issues or complaints in order to improve customer satisfaction.

Carried out the closure of the venue by cleaning the building and rotating stock.

Team Member

Flip Out
Stone, Staffordshire
2022.03 - 2023.04

Monitoring trampoline courts, ensuring company rules were followed, and for the safety of guests.

Followed food; health and safety regulations when working in the kitchen to a professional standard.

Trained in CPR and helped guests with injuries received on the trampolines.

Ensured customer satisfaction for all ages.

Kitchen Assistant

Little Seeds
Stone, Staffordshire
2021.03 - 2021.08

Providing assistance within a Michelin guide kitchen; cleaning areas, preparing food and upkeeping communication with other staff to ensure service is conducted correctly.

Cooperating with other staff in the kitchen, exemplifying team-working skills in order to achieve service targets.

Completed my level 1 NVQ in Professional Cookery.

Education

BTEC - Law

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent
2021.09 - 2023.05

BTEC - Public Services

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent
2021.09 - 2023.05

NVQ Level 1 - Food Preparation and Cookery

Stafford College
Stafford
2020.09 - 2021.07

GCSEs - GCSEs

Alleynes Academy
Stone
2017.09 - 2020.03

Skills

Time management

Task prioritisation

Organisation

Communication

Stock rotation practices

Pub safety procedures

Affiliations

  • Outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
  • An avid reader who enjoys reading a broad range of subjects and stories, and implement knowledge learned into my life,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Staff Member

Lymestone Brewery
2024.07 - Current

Bar Staff Member

Granvilles
2023.03 - 2023.09

Team Member

Flip Out
2022.03 - 2023.04

BTEC - Law

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
2021.09 - 2023.05

BTEC - Public Services

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
2021.09 - 2023.05

Kitchen Assistant

Little Seeds
2021.03 - 2021.08

NVQ Level 1 - Food Preparation and Cookery

Stafford College
2020.09 - 2021.07

GCSEs - GCSEs

Alleynes Academy
2017.09 - 2020.03
Joseph Rees