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Mehrzad Shojaei Abari

Mehrzad Shojaei Abari

22 Tash place

Summary

High-energy restaurant professional with strong money management and food handling abilities. Knowledgeable about drink preparations and skilled at keeping areas clean and well-stocked. Dedicated to maximising customer satisfaction and brand loyalty by delivering knowledgeable and fast service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Assistant

Espinas Hotel
Tehran
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, tidy reception areas, ensuring consistently positive first impressions.
  • Collected and processed guest data in line with data protection regulations.
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.

Cashier

Maya supermarkets
London
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Outstanding communication skills and awareness of the requirements of customers.
  • An amazing attitude toward coworkers and being a beneficial team member.
  • Proficient in understanding and performing tasks such as accounting, calculating expenditures, and management of funds and being skilled with exceptional mathematical mastery.
  • Professional mannerisms to communicate and establish trust in clients whilst assisting them in making purchases.
  • Competent in multitasking and providing the highest standards.
  • Risk examination and Covid hygiene trained, capable of maintaining the crucial cleanliness of the surroundings.
  • Technological experience and familiarity, proficient use of all machinery and devices.
  • IT mastery.
  • Eager to achieve and prosper.

Sales Assistant

Medfood ltd
London
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Handled complaints and conflict with diplomatic approach.
  • Prepared food while upholding strict brand standards.
  • Followed food hygiene standards to create high-quality products.

Bartender

The Big table
London
03.2023 - Current
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
  • Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Checked and reported faulty equipment to supervisors for repair.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Handled and moved supplies between stores and bars for restocking and storage.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Refused drinks service to guests without appropriate proof of age.
  • Secured high-value products in locked cabinets, minimising damage and theft.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Built and maintained displays of spirits, enticing guests to make purchases.
  • Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset bar for next day.
  • Coordinated daily replenishment and stock resets to maintain organised, tidy bar space.

Education

A-Levels - Business and Finance with International incorporated (currently studying)

University of Greenwich, London, ENG
2026

Skills

  • Store merchandise handling
  • Customer assistance
  • Crypto and FX trader
  • Resilient to pressure and demanding conditions
  • How to obtain a suitable vehicle depending on your requirements
  • Accounting, Business and trading, Data analysis
  • Time management skills
  • Multilingual, fluent in English and Persian
  • Knowledge of Office Programs
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Multitasking
  • Cash management
  • Scanner operations
  • Customer order recording
  • Cash register operation
  • Product recommendations
  • Mathematical strengths
  • Supply replenishment
  • Cleaning skills
  • Glass washing
  • Problem solving
  • Extensive wine knowledge
  • Alcohol order processing
  • Inventory control
  • Bar cleaning and maintenance
  • Beer, wine and cocktail service
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Hospitality
  • Customer service
  • Barbacking & Bartendering
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Cocktail list development
  • Working in rush hours

Languages

English
Advanced
Persian
Native

Timeline

Bartender - The Big table
03.2023 - Current
Sales Assistant - Medfood ltd
12.2022 - 02.2023
Cashier - Maya supermarkets
09.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Assistant - Espinas Hotel
09.2021 - 05.2022
University of Greenwich - A-Levels, Business and Finance with International incorporated (currently studying)
Mehrzad Shojaei Abari