Rodrigo Godinho
Manchester
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive experience in fast-paced nightlife environments, demonstrating expertise in customer engagement, tactful complaint handling, and sales persuasion. Recognised for strong memory retention, composure under pressure, and adherence to hygiene standards. Fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish with over five years of study. Proven leadership through roles such as student council member and prefect, alongside contributions as a mental health ambassador and charity fundraiser. Career focus includes leveraging interpersonal skills and adaptability to excel in dynamic settings while fostering positive customer experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching assistant in primary school
Moston Lane Primary School
Manchester
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
Waiter / Front of House
Don Tacos
Manchester
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
Bartender
G-A-Y Manchester
Manchester
- Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service".
- Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
Bartender
Via Manchester
Manchester
11.2024 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain good relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
- Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Education
GCSEs -
COOP Academy North Manchester
Manchester 09.2015 - 06.2020
A-Levels - English Lit, Sociology, Film Studies
Xaverian College
Manchester 09.2020 - 06.2022
Film and Media
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2023 -
Skills
Student Council: Year 7-11
Prefect: Year 10-11
100% Attendance for consecutive years
Multiple Student Voice-box workshops
Mental Health Ambassador
Fundraising for charities such as: George House Trust and Help for Heroes
Studied Spanish for 5 years and Fluent in Portugese
Worked within nightlife for 2 and a half years, so I am used to a busy, fast paced work setting, and adjusting in an environment that consistently changes through out the year, which has lead me to develop various skills such as:
- Strong memory retention
- Beverage serving techniques
- Tactful complaint handling
- Alcohol service etiquette
- Liquor storage understanding
- Beer pouring proficiency
- Bar equipment usage
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Sales persuasion
- Hygiene standards adherence
- Entertainment aptitude
- Positive attitude
- People Management
- Liquor knowledge
- Composure under pressure
- Customer engagement
Languages
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Bartender
Via Manchester
11.2024 - Current
Film and Media
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2023 -
A-Levels - English Lit, Sociology, Film Studies
Xaverian College
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs -
COOP Academy North Manchester
09.2015 - 06.2020
Teaching assistant in primary school
Moston Lane Primary School
Waiter / Front of House
Don Tacos
Bartender
G-A-Y Manchester
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