Oscar Smith
Nottingham
Summary
Accomplished hospitality professional with extensive expertise in hospitality management, customer service, and hotel operations. Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills, with a proven track record in food safety and culinary excellence. Proficient in cash handling, upselling techniques, and bartending expertise, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Adept at food preparation and serving, with comprehensive knowledge of alcohol law and licensing regulations. Committed to leveraging skills in a dynamic environment to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bartender
The Queens Hotel Leeds
Leeds
2024.05 - 2026.05
- Whilst at university in Leeds I work behind bars during events at The Queens Hotel in Leeds City Centre. This role has given me an insight into a more professional approach to bar work with the venue being a prestigious hotel.
Bar Staff/Kitchen Staff
Trent Navigation Inn
Nottingham
2023.12 - 2026.05
- When based at home in Nottingham, I work behind various bars at the Trent Navigation Pub and Big Shed in Nottingham. I am particularly called upon when large sporting events are being held in the area such as Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Nottinghamshire Cricket club fixtures. Because of this the venue which is a fan zone like environment has given me experience of working in high pressure scenarios. I also take shifts in the kitchen.
Build and Break Crew
hotelbellent.co.uk
2023.04 - 2026.05
- During this seasonal role I am required to travel the country to put up glamping tents at various festivals in the UK. I am responsible for constructing the tents, furnishing and deconstructing them when the festival is over.
Merchandise Assistant
National Merchandise
Castle Donington
2025.06 - 2025.06
- As part of this temporary role I worked in the Download Festival Megastore for the five days it was open operating tills, communicating with customers on the shop as well as distributing stock from back of house to front.
Bar Staff
The Red Lion
Nottingham
2024.06 - 2024.07
- In time here I was at times responsible for overseeing a busy village pub by myself. This included cashing and locking up independently at the end of a shift.
Kitchen Porter
The Waterside Bar & Restaurant
Nottingham
2021.05 - 2023.06
- My Job as Kitchen Porter has involved working under numerous line managers who have depended on me to keep the kitchen clean and hygienic in busy waves of service. It is my responsibility to close down the kitchen after a days work so that the chefs can start work immediately the following morning. I am regularly required to fry side dishes and on occasions have been called upon to work front of house on the bar and on the floor to take and serve orders which is different to my usual work environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business & Management
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, West Yorkshire 2023.09 - 2026.05
A Level - Business Studies, Politics, History
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham 2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Business Studies, Physical Education, History, Geography
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham 2016.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Leadership
- Cash handling
- Hospitality management
- Food safety
- Organizational skills
- Upselling techniques
- Maintenance and heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Food preparation and serving
- Communication skills
- Catering and kitchen experience
- Bartending expertise
- Time management
- Culinary skills
- Hotel operations
- Alcohol law familiarity
- Understanding of licensing laws
Affiliations
Member of Leeds Becket Hockey Society with active role in welfare of new members
Avid football spectator
Timeline
Merchandise Assistant
National Merchandise
2025.06 - 2025.06
Bar Staff
The Red Lion
2024.06 - 2024.07
Bartender
The Queens Hotel Leeds
2024.05 - 2026.05
Bar Staff/Kitchen Staff
Trent Navigation Inn
2023.12 - 2026.05
Bachelor's degree - Business & Management
Leeds Beckett University
2023.09 - 2026.05
Build and Break Crew
hotelbellent.co.uk
2023.04 - 2026.05
A Level - Business Studies, Politics, History
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
2021.09 - 2023.06
Kitchen Porter
The Waterside Bar & Restaurant
2021.05 - 2023.06
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Business Studies, Physical Education, History, Geography
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
2016.09 - 2021.07