NIKOLAOS PARASKEVAIDIS
London
Summary
Seasoned professional with a career focus in the hospitality industry, particularly in bar management. Skilled in driving business growth through innovative strategies and exceptional customer service. Possess unique skill sets, including team leadership, inventory management, and extensive knowledge of diverse beverage products. Specialised in building and maintaining strong teams within challenging environments. Disciplined and coachable, consistently open to acquiring new knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
St James's Court Hotel / A Taj Hotel
Westminster, London
08.2023 - Current
- Increased Bar Revenue by 25% within a calendar year
- Managing over 200 guest daily alongside small and flexible team
- Reduced stuff turnover by implementing trainings and by motivating team
- Managing team of 8
- Effectively dealing and recovering guest with guest complaints
- Experienced in developing Standard Operating Procedures for efficient workflow and process adherence
- Skilled in using real-time systems to create and confirm staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation
- Expertise in preparing weekly staff rotas, balancing workload and ensuring adequate coverage
- Proficient in inventory control, stock rotation, and minimizing wastage through effective management techniques
- Strong analytical skills for forecasting demand, enabling proactive adjustments to staffing and inventory levels
- Familiarity with operating Micros systems, ensuring accurate billing and efficient order processing
- Proficient in calculating and optimizing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for cocktails, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality standards
- Skilled in operating advanced culinary machinery such as rotary evaporator, centrifuge, sous vide, vacuum machine, and Thermo Mix
- Conducted routine safety checks to adhere to health and safety regulations in premises.
- Monitored stock levels to avoid any potential shortages during peak hours.
Assistant bar manager
Mi bar & lounge at Noble Palace
Westminster, London
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Being part of management opening team
- Being part of the creative process of concept development
- Training and development of the team
- Assisting with recruitment
- Programming all cocktails & spirits in Zonal software
- Stock management
- Cashing up closing procedures
- Maintain a fun and relaxing environment
- Conduct daily briefings
Senior Bartender
Coal Office Restaurant
King's Cross
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cocktail making
- Handling cash and credit transactions
- Mis en place
- Inventory management
Bartender
Hide | Michelin star restaurant
Mayfair, London
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Inventory management
- Receiving goods for the bar
- Mis en place
- Cocktail making
- Providing coffee trainings to the team
Education
WSET SPIRIT- LEVEL 2 - Tourism & Hospitality
Private College in Tourism & Hospitality
LondonWSET WINES - LEVEL 2 -
Private College in Tourism & Hospitality
ThessallonikiSkills
- Certified Departmental Trainer
- Communication proficiency
- Active listening
- Hiring and training
- Resilience under pressure
- Effective delegation
- Team building
- Inventory control
- Customer service excellence
- Self-motivation
Languages
English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Timeline
Bar Manager
St James's Court Hotel / A Taj Hotel
08.2023 - Current
Assistant bar manager
Mi bar & lounge at Noble Palace
01.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Bartender
Coal Office Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bartender
Hide | Michelin star restaurant
01.2019 - 01.2021
WSET SPIRIT- LEVEL 2 - Tourism & Hospitality
Private College in Tourism & Hospitality
WSET WINES - LEVEL 2 -
Private College in Tourism & Hospitality
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