THE0 VARDAKASTANIS
Summary
A versatile professional with extensive experience in customer support and front of house operations. Demonstrates strong negotiation proficiency, interpersonal savvy, and organisational skills. Known for excellent timekeeping and being a reliable team player. Personable individual with genuine interest in providing excellent customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to swiftly adapt to new environments, complemented by keen attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
FOH, Head cocktail waiter
Strays
Newark
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Greeted customers, managed the floor, adapted to many in house roles when needed, stock taking, cash handling, cashing up
Eat Native
Osea island
10.2020 - 01.2025
- F.O.H
- Foraging, overseeing service and wine pairings, assisting with guest transfers
Duty Manager
Peggy's Skylight
Nottingham
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw stock checks and reordering, ensuring product availability at all times.
- Led by example, embodying positive work ethic and motivating staff for peak performance.
- Led and managed staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
Bar Manager
BOHNS
Nottingham
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated events at the venue, leading to increased bookings.
- Oversaw general maintenance of bar equipment resulting in fewer operational disruptions.
Fox Café
Nottingham
05.2021 - 10.2022
Old Theatre Deli
Southwell
05.2021 - 07.2021
Organic Farm hand
Alison's Organics
Manningtree, Essex
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Working on an organic farm on the Suffolk borders preparing tunnels, planting, pruning and packing organic veg
Near & Far Peckham Levels/Brixton. The Department store
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Bar/Front of house, stock taking, tills, cashing up
Supervisor
Lost & Co
Battersea
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Bar/Front of house
- Closure
The Bedford
Balham
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Bar/Front of house
- Closure due to major refurb
The Powder Keg
Clapham
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Cocktail bartender, barista, F.O.H restaurant
IPS Property maintenance
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Swimming pool checks, gardening, painting and decorating
The Fishbone
Fiscardo
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Managing a live music Bar for the Summer season
Host/Engineer
Sailing Holidays Ltd
Corfu
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Airport welcomes and talks on busy changeover days
- Maintained shipment of stock and supplies from shore-based warehouse
- Assisted in setup and shutdown of over 120 sailing boats from Gouvia Marina, Corfu
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Photography
Lincoln College of Art
01.2007 - 01.2009
City and Guilds - Communication skills
Lincoln College
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Photography, ICT, Computer, Design & Technology
Branston Community College
01.2002 - 01.2007
Music Production and Sound Engineering - undefined
Access to Music
01.2010 - 01.2011
Open Water Diving Certificate - theory and practical
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Competent Flotilla Crew - undefined
International Yacht Training
First Aid Qualification - undefined
Royal Yachting Association
Customer service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel & Tourism - undefined
City & Guilds
Equality, Diversity and inclusion, Customer acquisition and sales - undefined
Fox entrepreneur academy Ltd
Skills
- Customer Support and Front of House
- Front of House Operations
- Technology
- Negotiation proficiency
- Interpersonal savvy
- Barista
- Bar tending
- Physical work
- Painting/Sanding
- Gardening
- Handling cash
- Organization
- Social skills
- Team player
- Creative thinking
- Photography
- Excellent Timekeeper
Interests
- Nature conservation
- Philosophy
- Reading
- Travelling
- Fitness
- Photography
- Organic food
- Walking
- Music Production
- Diving
Timeline
FOH, Head cocktail waiter
Strays
07.2024 - 01.2025
Duty Manager
Peggy's Skylight
10.2023 - 01.2024
Bar Manager
BOHNS
10.2022 - 03.2023
Fox Café
05.2021 - 10.2022
Old Theatre Deli
05.2021 - 07.2021
Eat Native
10.2020 - 01.2025
Organic Farm hand
Alison's Organics
03.2020 - 04.2021
Near & Far Peckham Levels/Brixton. The Department store
04.2019 - 03.2020
Supervisor
Lost & Co
07.2018 - 04.2019
The Bedford
11.2017 - 07.2018
The Powder Keg
11.2015 - 11.2017
IPS Property maintenance
09.2015 - 12.2015
The Fishbone
06.2015 - 09.2015
Host/Engineer
Sailing Holidays Ltd
03.2013 - 11.2013
Music Production and Sound Engineering - undefined
Access to Music
01.2010 - 01.2011
BTEC National Diploma - Photography
Lincoln College of Art
01.2007 - 01.2009
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Photography, ICT, Computer, Design & Technology
Branston Community College
01.2002 - 01.2007
City and Guilds - Communication skills
Lincoln College
Open Water Diving Certificate - theory and practical
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Competent Flotilla Crew - undefined
International Yacht Training
First Aid Qualification - undefined
Royal Yachting Association
Customer service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel & Tourism - undefined
City & Guilds
Equality, Diversity and inclusion, Customer acquisition and sales - undefined
Fox entrepreneur academy Ltd
Similar Profiles
Gianni GambuzzaGianni Gambuzza
Stage Manager/Monitor Engineer at The Red Clay StraysStage Manager/Monitor Engineer at The Red Clay Strays
Aurora Wildes-PayneAurora Wildes-Payne
Volunteer at Community Action To Save StraysVolunteer at Community Action To Save Strays
Wendy PapapavlouWendy Papapavlou
Pet Sitter at Stretch For StraysPet Sitter at Stretch For Strays
Jacques LacyJacques Lacy
FoH Manager, Waiter, Bartender, Cook, Head Cook at Surfer Girl BreweryFoH Manager, Waiter, Bartender, Cook, Head Cook at Surfer Girl Brewery
Khalid BilalKhalid Bilal
Bartender, Cocktail Bartender, Wine waiter, Head Bartender at Indeed FlexBartender, Cocktail Bartender, Wine waiter, Head Bartender at Indeed Flex