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Bartender

Taidian Benning

London

Summary

I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed a multi cultural upbringing having lived in India, The USA and South Africa aswell as travelling extensively through out, I have also have family in Switzerland. I am a quick and easy learner and carry a diverse background helping me in social situations, I am a friendly and outgoing bartender with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Capable of processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with a diligent and well-organized mentality. I am not afraid to put in the work and pursue the roll that interests me.

Overview

2
2
year of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bartender

The candlemaker
London, Battersea
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behavior and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.

Lifeguard, Placemaker

Balham leisure center
London
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
  • Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security.
  • Collaborated with team to achieve full pool coverage and cleaning procedures.
  • Rendered basic first aid assistance, minimising patron discomfort whilst coordinating additional support services.
  • Supervised pool sessions for children aged 3+.
  • I am fully trained on reception and can alternate between roles (placemaking)
  • i have worked in multiple different centers/pools. (The latchmere, Tooting, Balham, School Pool.

Education

GCSEs -

The London Oratory School
London
04.2019 - 06.2021

foundation matric -

Pretoria Boys High School
South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2019

Southdowns College
Centurion South Africa
2016 - 2017

The Oratory Primary school
London
09.2009 - 07.2016

A-Levels - Business, Media Studies, BTEC enterprise

Gordonstoun
Duffus, Moray
09.2021 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Knowledge of beer, spirits and wine
  • Bar cleaning and maintenance
  • Allergy awareness
  • Challenge 25 policy
  • Beer, wine and cocktail service
  • Suggestive selling
  • management skills
  • organisational skills
  • First Aid and AED trained

Languages

English
Fluent

Hobbies

I am a very active individual. I am a skateboarder and enjoy teaching myself how to do new tricks on it. I also like to go to the gym to maintain a healthy mental and physical lifestyle. I can play the piano and enjoy creating music.

Timeline

Bartender

The candlemaker
04.2023 - 06.2023

Lifeguard, Placemaker

Balham leisure center
06.2022 - 02.2023

A-Levels - Business, Media Studies, BTEC enterprise

Gordonstoun
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

The London Oratory School
04.2019 - 06.2021

foundation matric -

Pretoria Boys High School
01.2018 - 03.2019

The Oratory Primary school
09.2009 - 07.2016

Southdowns College
2016 - 2017

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