Nirajan Agrahari
London
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive knowledge of cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits, specializing in fine dining pairings and presentation. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and build rapport with guests, both regular and new. Experienced in cash handling, till operations, and end-of-shift reconciliation, thriving in high-volume upscale environments while ensuring meticulous drink preparation. Certified in food safety and hygiene, skilled in inventory control, stock management, and compliance with alcohol laws, with a focus on maintaining hygiene standards and proper garnishing techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Vatavaran
London
2026.03 - 2026.07
- Craft and serve classic and signature cocktails to fine dining standards, ensuring precise presentation and garnishing
- Develop knowledge of food and beverage pairing to complement restaurant's seasonal menu
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organisation of bar area in line with fine dining hygiene standards
- Provide attentive, personalised service to guests in upscale, intimate dining environment
- Manage stock rotation, inventory checks, and replenishment to ensure consistent availability of premium spirits and ingredients
- Handle cash and card transactions accurately, balancing till at end of shift
- Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Bartender
The Great Indian Gastro Pub
London
2024.10 - 2026.02
- Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to diverse clientele in high-volume gastro pub
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area and ensured full compliance with hygiene and safety standards
- Engaged with customers to create welcoming, lively atmosphere and encourage repeat visits
- Managed cash transactions and balanced till accurately at end of each shift
- Assisted in stock control, inventory management, and regular replenishment of bar supplies
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day', or "Increased sales by 10%".
Hospitality / Customer Service Assistant
The Great Indian Gastro Pub
London
2024.10 - 2026.02
- Provided high-quality customer service in fast-paced, busy environment
- Assisted with food and drink service during peak hours, ensuring timely delivery to tables
- Handled customer queries professionally and resolved issues to maintain guest satisfaction
- Supported bar and floor team during high-volume service periods
- Assisted in training of new staff members, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity of till
Education
BSc (Hons) - Cloud Computing
Coventry University
London / DagenhamSkills
- Expert knowledge of cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits — including fine dining pairing and presentation standards
- Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to build rapport with regular and new guests
- Ability to work under pressure in high-volume and upscale environments
- Attention to detail in drink preparation, garnishing, and presentation
- Stock management, inventory control, and replenishment
- Food and beverage pairing knowledge for fine dining service
- Teamwork, time management, and training new staff
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certified
- Alcohol law familiarity
Certification
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
REFERENCES
- Jolly, Chef
- Rohit, Ghai
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Cocktails Workshop — London, UK | 6 months
- Completed an intensive 6-month cocktail workshop focused on classic and modern mixology techniques
- Gained hands-on training in crafting a wide range of cocktails, garnishing, and advanced bartending skills
- Developed creativity in cocktail presentation and pairing beverages with customer preferences
- Enhanced knowledge of premium spirits, bitters, and infusion techniques
Affiliations
- Inventing new recipe
Accomplishments
2 Times Employe of the months.
Timeline
Bartender
Vatavaran
2026.03 - 2026.07
Bartender
The Great Indian Gastro Pub
2024.10 - 2026.02
Hospitality / Customer Service Assistant
The Great Indian Gastro Pub
2024.10 - 2026.02
BSc (Hons) - Cloud Computing
Coventry University