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Work History
Education
Skills
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Owain Hewitt

Llantwit Major

Summary

Hardworking bar team member trained in mixology, beverage pairing, money handling and has worked in different fields of work. Works well alone or with team to handle high volume of customers. Works well in high tempo environments to manage demand and maintain standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barman/Waiter

Bubble bar Courchevel
Courchevel 1650, France
12.2021 - 05.2022


  • I was part of a dynamic team in a bar situated in the French Alps.
  • Serving beer, wine and cocktails whilst also maintaining a friendly relationship with our clients.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • I also did extra work waiting at a restaurant on the skiing slopes in the same town.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • I also did extra work waiting at a restaurant on the skiing slopes in the same town.

Landscape gardener

Gardensplus
Magalas, France
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • I used to work for my Mother's landscaping company during the holidays when I was little and on a permanent basis for 3 years.
  • Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.
  • Delivered projects in line with budget and timeframe requirements.
  • Liaised with clients directly to identify and cater to strict garden specifications.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties including grass cutting and watering, optimising maintenance and visual appeal.
  • Worked on hard landscaping projects such as driveways and patios.

Pool maintenance

Self employed
Beziers, France
05.2020 - 09.2023
  • In the summer I managed my pool cleaning business with 20 clients.
  • Cleared communal areas of trip and slip hazards to maintain safe poolside environments.
  • My job was to clean and assure the correct chemical levels of the pools whilst also communicating with my clients.

Butchers assistant

Farmer's pantry
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by verifying product quality in line with food safety standards.
  • Minimised risk of foodborne illness and cross-contamination by ensuring meat storage according to food safety standards.
  • Weighed cuts with [Number]% precision, using meat weighing scales.
  • Performed regular maintenance of cutting and packaging equipment to maintain stable operations.
  • Ground meats to create sausages and specialty meat items.

Cellar hand/Harvest worker

Domaine de la Sarabande
La Liquière, France
08.2018 - 10.2023
  • I have done 5 vintages at Domaine de la Sarabande in France .
  • My work consisted of picking and transporting the grapes back to the cellar, processing the fruit, cleaning and sanitising all the winemaking equipment ( tanks, pumps, lines etc... )
  • When my boss was not at work I also gave wine tastings to clients.
  • Maintained crops with hand-weeding and thinning to prevent poor yields.

Cellar hand

Wine studio
Blenheim, New Zealand
03.2023 - 04.2023

I did a Vintage in New Zealand this year.

My work consisted mainly of processing the grapes, communicating with the truck drivers, cleaning and sanitising all the equipment ( lines, pumps, tanks, presses, etc...).

I was thorough and efficient with my work whilst maintaining good rapport with my colleagues and working in cold conditions and long hours ( night shift ).

Bartender

Boomtown NZ
Blenheim , New Zealand
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Bartended at Boomtown beer garden and brewery when i lived in New Zealand
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Memorised orders in loud and busy environments to maintain speedy service at peak times.

Wedding DJ

Self employed
Beziers, France
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • In the summer I frequently worked as a DJ for weddings in multiple venues
  • Communicating with the clients to ensure they receive a service tailored to their musical tastes.

Waiter

05.2017 - 04.2022
  • I have worked for various different restaurants in the south of Franceand in the Alps
  • My work consisted of recommending certain dishes depending onthe customer's preferences whilst also suggesting wines tocomplement the dishes.

Education

A-Levels - Hospitality and Catering

Lycee Jean Moulin
France
09.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Tireless work ethic
  • Fluent French speaker
  • Beer, wine and cocktail service
  • Knowledge of beer, spirits and wine
  • Strong communication
  • Organised and reliable
  • Manual lifting
  • Team player
  • Tireless work ethic
  • Mixology
  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive

Certification

TEFLTeaching English in a foreign language

Interests

I enjoy training with weights, running and swimming during my free time and I also play rugby for my local club.

Travelling is one of the things that I really enjoy in life, I backpacked around South East Asia last year and I also lived in New Zealand for half a year.


Languages

English
Native
French
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Welsh
Beginner

Timeline

Butchers assistant

Farmer's pantry
09.2023 - 11.2023

Cellar hand

Wine studio
03.2023 - 04.2023

Bartender

Boomtown NZ
12.2022 - 03.2023

Barman/Waiter

Bubble bar Courchevel
12.2021 - 05.2022

Pool maintenance

Self employed
05.2020 - 09.2023

Wedding DJ

Self employed
05.2019 - 10.2022

Cellar hand/Harvest worker

Domaine de la Sarabande
08.2018 - 10.2023

Landscape gardener

Gardensplus
06.2018 - 05.2021

Waiter

05.2017 - 04.2022

A-Levels - Hospitality and Catering

Lycee Jean Moulin
09.2015 - 06.2019
Owain Hewitt