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THOMAS CHESTER

Waiter/Bartender
Worsley

Summary

Accomplished Bartender and Waiter with three years experience within various environments including restaurants, sports facility and high volume catering. Adept at cocktail preparation, bar management and customer service. Distinguished for improving bar sales by providing advice to customers and upselling, along with the creation of new cocktail recipes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Waiter

Blacksticks Bar & Grill
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Greet customers on both FoH and on the bar.
  • Extensive knowledge of menus, providing customer recommendations and responding to concerns regarding allergens etc.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Keep bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage service.
  • Prepare drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Restock, reorganise and keep the cellar clean and tidy-switching out kegs when required.
  • Question and verify drinking age requirements by reviewing photo identification.
  • Handle cash and card duties responsibly.
  • Carry out opening and closing duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and presentable to the customers.

Waiter/Runner

AJ Bell Stadium
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Waited on customers providing the set menu of the day plus any further requirements.
  • Dealt with a high volume of customers during peak hours, remaining calm and carrying out tasks effectively.
  • Followed food safety regulations when it came to handling.
  • Ran supplies between different areas of the building, e.g. kegs, crates, stock.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

Kitchen Assistant/Front of House

Homeboys Pizza
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cleaned dishes and utensils, keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Worked in a variety of roles dependent on volume of online orders and in house customers, dealing with fast-paced and high intensity environments.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised workstations.
  • Made and cooked food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer preference.
  • Handled customer orders both front of house and online, taking cash and card payments.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Waited on customers and served food.

Education

A Levels - Business, Music Performance, Applied Science

Winstanley College
Wigan, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

GCSE'S - Triple Science - Higher, French, Modern History, Music, English Language, English Literature, Maths - Higher

COOP ACADEMY WALKDEN
Manchester
01.2018 - 01.2023

Skills

  • Time management & prioritisation

  • Communication

  • Working under pressure

  • Organised and detail oriented

  • Good memory

  • Customer service skills

  • Teamwork

  • Cash and card payments

  • Mixology knowledge

  • Flexible and adaptable

Friendly demeanour

Interests

I am a musician (drummer) in an original band which regularly undertakes gigs around the country

Health, nutrition and gym

Personal Information

Age: 18

Timeline

Bartender/Waiter

Blacksticks Bar & Grill
08.2024 - Current

Waiter/Runner

AJ Bell Stadium
08.2023 - 06.2025

Kitchen Assistant/Front of House

Homeboys Pizza
08.2023 - 08.2024

GCSE'S - Triple Science - Higher, French, Modern History, Music, English Language, English Literature, Maths - Higher

COOP ACADEMY WALKDEN
01.2018 - 01.2023

A Levels - Business, Music Performance, Applied Science

Winstanley College
04.2001 -

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