Samuel Short
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in inventory management and customer-facing roles, known for maintaining calm under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene, including food and beverage safety standards. Quick to learn and adapt, aiming to leverage these skills in a dynamic environment that values efficiency and quality service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Salumi Bar & Eatery
Plymouth, Devon
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
- Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service.
- Input orders into register, calculated bills and collected payments.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff for seamless coordination of food orders.
- Handled cash transactions securely minimising risk of theft or fraud.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
- Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
- Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset bar for next day.
Ice cream server
Moorland Ice Cream Parlour
Yelverton, Devon
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured freshness of ice cream by proper storage methods.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing queries politely and promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in the serving area to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Served a variety of ice cream flavours with efficiency and accuracy.
- Adhered to food safety regulations with meticulous cleaning routines.
- Facilitated product sampling, enhancing guest experience and sales opportunities.
- Prepared customised orders for unique customer experiences.
Education
A-Levels - Combined science
Tavistock College
Tavistock, Devon 09/2022 - 06/2024
A-Levels - Sport
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2022 - 06/2024
A-Levels - Criminology
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs - Geography
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - English language and literature
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Physical Education
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Combined science ( double award course )
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Design and Technology
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Tavistock college
Tavistock, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Customer-facing experience
- Cleanliness and hygiene maintenance
- Food hygiene and safety
- Quick to learn
Affiliations
- Playing football competitively
- Keeping fit and going to the gym
- Formula 1
- Watching films
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ice cream server
Moorland Ice Cream Parlour
09.2024 - 01.2025
Bartender
Salumi Bar & Eatery
05.2022 - Current
A-Levels - Combined science
Tavistock College
09/2022 - 06/2024
A-Levels - Sport
Tavistock college
09/2022 - 06/2024
A-Levels - Criminology
Tavistock college
09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs - Geography
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - English language and literature
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Physical Education
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Combined science ( double award course )
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Design and Technology
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Tavistock college
09/2017 - 06/2022
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