With a proven track record at The Kind Foundation, I excel in multitasking and customer service, enhancing guest experiences even in high-volume settings. My expertise spans from creative mixology to effective team leadership, significantly improving service efficiency. Skilled in both dynamic beverage creation and fostering a collaborative team environment, I consistently exceed service standards.
Hi, I’m
Andrew Reddington
Christchurch
Summary
Overview
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The Kind Foundation
Bartender
11.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Powerscourt Hotel
Restaurant Waiter
03.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
Paulie’s Pizza
Bartender/ Waiter
11.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
Berlin D2
Bar Manager
05.2017 - 02.2020
Job overview
FXB’s @Bull & Castle
Assistant Bar Manager
08.2014 - 04.2017
Job overview
Jo’Burger Ltd/ Crackbird
Restaurant Manager
10.2010 - 08.2014
Job overview
CafeBarDeli Ltd
Restaurant Manager
11.2004 - 08.2010
Job overview
The Washington Public House
Assistant Manager
11.2003 - 10.2004
Job overview
Fagans
Fish Frier
05.2003 - 11.2003
Job overview
The Pleasure Unit
Bar Manager
01.2003 - 05.2003
Job overview
The Marquess of Anglesey
Assistant Manager
11.2000 - 05.2003
Job overview
Duke’s Bar and Restaurant
Breakfast Chef
04.2000 - 11.2000
Job overview
The Spread Eagle
Head Barman
06.1999 - 04.2000
Job overview
CASA
Commis Chef
06.1998 - 06.1999
Job overview
Ye Olde Salutation Inn
Bartender Supervisor
04.1997 - 06.1998
Job overview
Dry Dock Cafe
Restaurant Waiter
04.1996 - 04.1997
Job overview
CANTA Magazine
Music Editor
02.1996 - 02.1997
Job overview
Sherwood Estate Wines
Restaurant Waiter
10.1995 - 04.1996
Job overview
University of Canterbury Students Association
Espresso Operator
04.1995 - 08.1995
Job overview
Bully Hayes Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant Waiter
12.1994 - 02.1995
Job overview
Education
University of CanterburyChristchurch, New Zealand
Bachelor Of Science from Linguistics
University Overview
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Payment processing
- Handling difficult customers
- Cash register operation
- Menu memorization
- Memory retention
- Hospitality service expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Professional appearance
- Suggestive selling
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- Team training and development
- New hire training
- Beverage preparation
- Drink preparation techniques
- Inventory
- Sales expertise
- Salesmanship
- Classic cocktails
- Performance improvement
- Food running
- Staff management
- Health codes compliance
- Changing beer kegs
- Basic accounting
- Creative mixology
- Ordering bar supplies
- Order management
- Food preparation
- Ordering procedures
- Garnishing drinks
- Preparing garnishes
- Fluency in language
- Dining room management
- Group reservations management
- Liquor restocking
- Extensive wine portfolio
- Courteous
- Cocktail list development
- Bar restocking
- Menu design
- Beverage supply orders
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Beer and wine recommendations
- Anticipating guest needs
- Identification verification
- Mixology
- Safe serving practices
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Excellent judgment
- Safe service compliance
- Proficient in mixology
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Bar operations management
- Bar service preparation
- Safe food handling procedures
- Cash and credit transactions
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Bar equipment use
- Point of sale systems
- Glassware management
- Fast learner
- Honest and dependable
- Teamwork and professionalism
- Hospitality and guest service
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Calm and composed
- Food and beverage service
- Responsible serving
- Professional service standards
Certification
- National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH) – Various Accredited Providers in the UK.
- BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) – British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body.
- New Zealand Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits – Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
- WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits – Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Bartender
The Kind Foundation
11.2023 - 10.2024
Restaurant Waiter
Powerscourt Hotel
03.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender/ Waiter
Paulie’s Pizza
11.2021 - 03.2023
Bar Manager
Berlin D2
05.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Bar Manager
FXB’s @Bull & Castle
08.2014 - 04.2017
Restaurant Manager
Jo’Burger Ltd/ Crackbird
10.2010 - 08.2014
Restaurant Manager
CafeBarDeli Ltd
11.2004 - 08.2010
Assistant Manager
The Washington Public House
11.2003 - 10.2004
Fish Frier
Fagans
05.2003 - 11.2003
Bar Manager
The Pleasure Unit
01.2003 - 05.2003
Assistant Manager
The Marquess of Anglesey
11.2000 - 05.2003
Breakfast Chef
Duke’s Bar and Restaurant
04.2000 - 11.2000
Head Barman
The Spread Eagle
06.1999 - 04.2000
Commis Chef
CASA
06.1998 - 06.1999
Bartender Supervisor
Ye Olde Salutation Inn
04.1997 - 06.1998
Restaurant Waiter
Dry Dock Cafe
04.1996 - 04.1997
Music Editor
CANTA Magazine
02.1996 - 02.1997
Restaurant Waiter
Sherwood Estate Wines
10.1995 - 04.1996
Espresso Operator
University of Canterbury Students Association
04.1995 - 08.1995
Restaurant Waiter
Bully Hayes Bar and Restaurant
12.1994 - 02.1995
University of Canterbury
Bachelor Of Science from Linguistics
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