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O S I A N J O N E S

Pwllheli,United Kingdom

Summary

I am a friendly, hard working, flexible and versatile customer-focused hospitality professional with two years' experience of working full time in the renowned Cavern Club in Liverpool across their bar, club and restaurant. A senior bar and front-of house team member excelling in delivering a high quality service to a diverse customer range, including international clientele and celebrities. A native Welsh speaker able to reliably communicate in both English and Welsh. Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment as part of a dynamic team. Passionate about delivering excellent service to customers and creating memorable experiences. A team player, supporting, teaching and training new colleagues and adapting to new requests and challenges. Holding a vast experience in a fast moving environment and possessing a strong foundation in communication, customer service, problem-solving, and trusted relationship-building. I am adept at delivering exceptional service experiences that foster customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Known for my adaptability, attention to detail, and collaborative approach, I thrive in dynamic settings and am committed to achieving excellence in customer-facing roles. I am eager to build on my existing bar experience and expand my knowledge of mixology, customer service and bar operations. I am motivated to grow within the hospitality industry with a particular interest in developing advanced bar tending and management skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Manager

Wellington Hotel (Marstons)
Brecon, Powys
05.2025 - 11.2025
  • Trained new staff members effectively resulting in quicker acclimation to job roles.
  • Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping at all times.
  • Managed staffing rosters, ensuring optimal coverage during busy periods.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the restaurant and bar area.
  • Organised special events, drawing in new customers.
  • Boosted staff morale with regular team-building activities.

Bartender

Cavern Club
Liverpool, Merseyside
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Delivered high quality and welcoming customer service to a wide range of customers in a high-volume, high profile and fast-paced environment
  • Worked efficiently behind the bar, preparing and serving a wide range of drinks and handling cash and card transactions
  • Supported front of house duties including guest queries, venue maintenance and complaint resolution
  • Ensured compliance with all licensing laws and health and safety standards
  • Trained and supported new staff during their induction and onward
  • Adapted quickly and independently to live event schedules, managing crowd flows
  • Performed during live events - guitar and singing - covers and originals
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide memorable, attentive, and personalised service
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure organisation and cleanliness throughout the venue
  • Exhibited problem solving skills by effectively resolving concerns and diffusing challenging situations in a composed manner
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point of Sale (POS) systems
  • Proactively engaged in ongoing training and development opportunities to further enhance knowledge and skills

Carpenter and Joiner

Bespoke Joinery North Wales
Pwllheli, Gwynedd
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Ensuring organisation and safety on site, exhibiting an attention to detail surrounding building codes, safety regulations for various machinery and tools
  • Showcased communication skills to effectively collaborate with members of a varying team of 2 - 20 people and clients
  • Successfully completed around 15 large scale construction projects within a time and financial budget
  • Used critical thinking to evaluate potential problems and strategise and analyse solution based decisions
  • Adaptability to work in diverse environments on various types of projects

Education

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate -

Coleg Menai Bangor

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music and Music Technology

Coleg Menai Bangor

GCSEs - Welsh Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Information Computer Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics and Numeracy

Coleg Menai Bangor

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Train and educate staff on bar work, customer service, communication
  • Fluent Welsh speaker (1st language)
  • Ability to constructively resolve customer and colleague conflicts and concerns
  • Responding with empathy towards the perspectives of others
  • Competent in building and maintaining positive customer relationships
  • Technical Skills
  • Responsible for opening and closing the bar including cashing up, stock checks and cleaning up the workspace
  • Confident in independently managing bar opening and closing routines, ensuring all equipment, stock and hygiene standards were met
  • Expertise in computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and customer service programs
  • IT troubleshooting and database management
  • Problem Solving
  • Capability in developing creative and innovative solutions and ideas
  • Flexibility to adapt strategies to changing circumstances
  • Leadership proficiency
  • Effective delegator

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Wellington Hotel (Marstons)
05.2025 - 11.2025

Bartender

Cavern Club
06.2023 - 05.2025

Carpenter and Joiner

Bespoke Joinery North Wales
08.2020 - 06.2023

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music and Music Technology

Coleg Menai Bangor

GCSEs - Welsh Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Information Computer Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics and Numeracy

Coleg Menai Bangor

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate -

Coleg Menai Bangor
O S I A N J O N E S