Skilled Venue & Bar Manager with strong track record in all business operations. Resourceful and hardworking with excellent attention to detail and strong leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Venue & Bar Manager
Headquarters
Viaduct, Auckland
11.2019 - Current
Managing a large team of bar and floor staff for a high-volume venue.
Overseeing all bar operations, including profit/loss management.
Interviewing, hiring, and rostering staff.
Managed and optimized budget allocations for stock ordering and wage cost.
Seasonal menu creation and pricing to achieve profitable margins.
Cash-ups, daily reports, and closing venue.
General Manager
Holy Hop
Kingsland, Auckland
05.2022 - 03.2024
Managing budgets and KPIs.
Interviewing, hiring, drafting contracts, negotiating wage, and rostering staff.
Approving hours for payroll.
Ordering for all departments.
Applying for venue liquor license, food grading, and special licenses.
Point of contact for police, council, brand reps, and suppliers.
Managing venue and overseeing all operations.
Cocktail Bartender
Madison
Bank, London
07.2019 - 10.2019
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.
Bar Manager
Caldera
London Fields, London
11.2018 - 06.2019
Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
Head Bartender
Big Easy
Covent Garden, London
07.2018 - 10.2018
Assigned bartenders to specific tasks and duties throughout the shift.
Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
Ensured that all liquor laws were followed during service hours.
Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
Cocktail Bartender
Hotel Ravesis
Bondi Beach, Sydney
12.2017 - 06.2018
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.
Ensured all drinks were prepared correctly according to recipes and standards.
Bar Manager
Milky Lane
Bondi Beach, Sydney
12.2017 - 06.2018
Managed staff and trained new hires.
All-rounder, working on the bar, floor, and in the kitchen, making desserts.
Managed day-to-day operations, including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, and cash handling procedures.
Bar Manager
Blanca
Bondi Beach, Sydney
04.2017 - 09.2017
Preparing intricate cocktails and garnishes for a fine-dining restaurant.
Preparing all ingredients, including infusions and reductions.
Stock Management.
Cocktail Bartender
Cohi Bar
Darling Harbour, Sydney
07.2016 - 01.2017
Greeted customers and provided friendly, attentive service.
Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons, including cocktails and craft beers.
Maintained cleanliness of bar area, restocked glassware and supplies.
Cocktail Bartender
TGI Friday's
Enfield, London
05.2014 - 05.2016
Achieved in-house cocktail certification.
Prepared hundreds of signature cocktails.
Worked in other branches across London when needed.