Howard Meads
Mount Maunganui,BOP
Summary
Bringing warm, friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills. Possesses knowledge of mixology and customer service, with hands-on experience in crafting beverages and managing bar inventory. Committed to creating welcoming atmosphere and ensuring memorable experience for guests.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
Waitomo Caves, WKO
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Cook
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
Waitomo Caves, WKO
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Skills
- Clear and effective communication
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Outgoing personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible alcohol service
- Cash register operation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Alcohol awareness
- Beverage preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bartender
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
01.2025 - 09.2025
Cook
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
01.2025 - 09.2025