Pavan Dudam
London,Redbridge
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic hospitality professional with over 3 years of hands-on experience in high-volume bars and restaurants. Proven leadership in supervising bar operations, training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring exceptional guest service. Adept at maintaining health and safety compliance, improving service efficiency, and leading teams through peak trading hours. Looking to bring my energy, organizational skills, and customer-first approach to a bar supervisor role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cocktail bartender/ Coffee Barista
Sea Containers
London, SE19PD
08.2024 - Current
- Managed comprehensive bar inventory system, reducing stockouts by 30% while maintaining optimal inventory levels to control costs."
- Supported bar management in stock ordering, usage tracking, and waste reduction.
- Mentored junior staff and delegated responsibilities during peak hours.
- Mentored junior staff and delegated responsibilities during peak hours.
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring staff adhered to cleanliness and hygiene protocols.
- Managed peak cafe hours effectively, creating and delivering drinks swiftly to maintain efficient service.
- Trained new staff members on coffee-making techniques to maintain standard quality.
Cocktail bartender/ Cocktail server
Dishoom
Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed bar team operations and coached new bartenders on signature drinks and service protocols.
- Ensured efficient stock rotation and implemented a daily checklist system for supplies.
- Played a key role in delivering consistent customer satisfaction in a high-traffic location.
- Curated drink recommendations using knowledge of mixology and seasonal menus to enhance guest experience.
Cocktail bartender
HAZ Restaurants
St Paul's Cathedral,EC2V6HD, London
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Executed opening/closing duties independently, including setting up tills and stock prep.
- Contributed to developing seasonal mocktail options using signature flavor blends.
- Collaborated with management to curate specialty cocktails for events and private parties.
- Operated POS systems.
- Assisted in supervising service during busy periods and helped ensure smooth team coordination.
Bartender/Barback
The Exhibit Bars and Restaurant
Balham, SW129SG, London
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Progressed from Barback to Bartender in 2 months due to excellent performance.
- Helped implement a new bar organization system, improving service flow.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Crew member
Mcdonalds
London Bridge Station, City of London
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked as FOH staff, BOH staff, and drive-thru.
- Managed inventory levels for efficient operations during peak hours.
- Prepared food items according to established recipes, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Upheld health and safety guidelines whilst preparing food items, preventing cross-contamination risks.
Sales representative
Bigbasket
Hyderabad, Medchal, India.
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Optimised sales presentations using persuasive communication techniques.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
- Collected and processed payments.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
London South Bank University
London 01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Cmr technical campus
Hyderbad/India 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Staff training and development
- Inventory control and cost management
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Health and safety compliance
- POS system management
- Technical and Industry Skills
- Attention to Detail and Organizational skills
- Strong Communication
- Ms Office
Affiliations
- Badminton, Cooking
Accomplishments
- Crafted seven classic cocktails in under ten minutes during peak service
- Recognized for Speed Service and Consistency across Multiple locations
- Promoted to informal shift lead roles due to reliability and initiative.
- Awarded WSET LEVEL 2 Certificate with distinction.
Certification
WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS with 92% distinction, Exam conducted on 03/10/2024, Candiate number-24577470
Health and Safety course from MAPLE Online Training.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Native
Timeline
Cocktail bartender/ Coffee Barista
Sea Containers
08.2024 - Current
Cocktail bartender/ Cocktail server
Dishoom
03.2024 - 08.2025
Cocktail bartender
HAZ Restaurants
05.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender/Barback
The Exhibit Bars and Restaurant
05.2022 - 03.2023
Crew member
Mcdonalds
02.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
London South Bank University
01.2022 - 06.2022
Sales representative
Bigbasket
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Cmr technical campus
08.2016 - 05.2020
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