Paul Elliot
Bartender
Edinburgh
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Grapes Bar
Edinburgh
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
The Grey Horse
Edinburgh
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Education
GCSE -
06.2014
Skills
Responsible alcohol service
Ordering bar supplies
Classic cocktails
Preparing garnishes
Changing beer kegs
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Clear and effective communication
Handling difficult customers
Highly reliable
Inventory
Cash register operation
Engaging personality
Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Bartender - The Grapes Bar
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bartender - The Grey Horse
05.2020 - 03.2021
Gracemount High School - GCSE,