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Samuel Freeman

Tunbridge Wells,Kent

Summary

Having worked across a variety of job roles and sectors, I have gained a diverse skill set which ranges from strong interpersonal relations, natural leadership qualities and instincts alongside the ability to constantly work in pressured situations. I am a passionate Bar Manager skilled in successful team leadership and business planning. During my roles as bar manager and supervisor, my strong interpersonal skills have enabled me to establish and nurture valuable relationships with my cliental leading to a very loyal and cared for client base. Moreover, the confidence and leadership attributes that I have gained from such positions have given me the experience to give my utmost in a time sensitive and pressured environment to constantly deliver and go beyond the client's expectations. In addition to my professional qualifications, I bring an unwavering passion for football to this role. From a young age, I have been involved in the sport, both as a player and a spectator. My in-depth understanding of the game will allow me to develop creative and compelling campaigns that resonate with fans and the community. As a passionate and an ardent fan of the beautiful game, I am thrilled at the prospect of leveraging my skills to provide an immediate and positive impact to contribute to the success of your team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar Manager

St Johns Yard
Tunbridge Wells
08.2021 - Current
  • Whilst employed as a member of the bar staff team, I was quickly promoted up to Bar Manager and Supervisor ahead of those that had more experience in the field and had been employed with the company longer
  • Protected brand image by delivering exceptional bar presentation and maintenance.
  • Trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
  • Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
  • Reviewed procedures and policies, identifying areas for improvement.
  • I thrived in a management and leadership position based on my ability to multi-task, be personable with customers and clients as well as diffusing pressured situations and conflicts whilst always remaining professional
  • More specifically, my responsibilities included: coordinating daily activities including deliveries and shift changes while ensuring to provide exceptional customer service, which often included resolving customer complaints


Bar Supervisor

Rocco
Melbourne
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • On my 7 month period travelling across Australia, I settled in Melbourne where I picked up a role in an upmarket Italian restaurant in which I was entrusted to run the bar on a nightly basis
  • I had to quickly adapt to a different working environment and culture that differed considerably to what I had experienced previously in the UK
  • During the period of employment, I also had to learn and perfect the application of the vast cocktail menu a skill which I had previously zero experience
  • I made the suggestion to expand the menu further to include periodically changing seasonal drinks enticing customers which led to a very profitable period for the business
  • Being able to liaison with a much larger team and assist in the efficient running of a large establishment was a role that I took with pride and excelled at.
  • Mentored junior bartenders in mixology best practices to ensure overall team confidence and competence.

Server

Pavillion Café
Langton Green
05.2017 - 06.2021
  • In order to fund my university studies and living expenses I decided to pick up a second job during my sixth form years and beyond
  • My responsibilities included serving, being attentive to the often elderly cliental and assisting in the preparation of food when I was needed
  • Also, I was able to efficiently streamline the methods in which we operated
  • For instance, changing the table layout to eliminate confusion surrounding customers' orders as well as making suggestions as to create a more fluid working dynamic in the kitchen whilst also eliminating unnecessary waste

Sales Assistant

WHSmith's
Tunbridge Wells
07.2016 - 09.2020
  • Having been employed just after the completion of my GCSEs exams, WHSmith's gave me the first experience of a professional workplace at an early age
  • I quickly developed skills of time management as I balanced my work and education commitments
  • Alongside this, I learned the skills of working well in a team, communication with colleagues and customers as well as applying high levels of customer service at all times.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.

Education

Judd School

History and Politics

University of East Anglia

Skills

F1 Blog creator and feature writer


Having pursued and succeeded throughout a University qualification with an obvious emphasis on my ability to write I decided to continue to develop such skills through the medium of a personal sports blog

  • From a young age I have been overawed by all things sport from football to basketball and the NBA as well as a deep love for F1 and motorsport
  • Centering my blog on the world of F1, I was able to develop skills surrounding website design, community engagement as well as a deeper appreciation for writing craft and content creation

Timeline

Bar Supervisor

Rocco
12.2022 - 05.2023

Bar Manager

St Johns Yard
08.2021 - Current

Server

Pavillion Café
05.2017 - 06.2021

Sales Assistant

WHSmith's
07.2016 - 09.2020

Judd School

History and Politics

University of East Anglia
Samuel Freeman