Liam Fortuin
Christchurch,STL
Summary
Dedicated Bartender with extensive experience in delivering exceptional guest service and crafting specialty cocktails. Skilled in maintaining bar operations and inventory management while fostering guest relationships. Enthusiastic learner, adept at managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Fable Hotels & Resorts
Christchurch
10.2025 - Current
- Mixed and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, tools, and glassware throughout shifts.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques and bar protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely reordering of supplies and ingredients.
- Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of shift to ensure accuracy of sales receipts against cash on hand.
- Provided menu recommendations upon request from customers.
Bartender
Lone Star Manchester Street
Christchurch, Christchurch
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting excellent customer service to guests.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
Bartender
Lone Star Dunedin
Dunedin, Dunedin
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area at Lone Star Dunedin.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and restocking as needed.
- Prepared and served a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Effectively multitasked within a fast-paced environment.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Kitchen Hand
Mela Eatery
North Dunedin, Dunedin
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported dishwashing duties, ensuring all dishes were cleaned and sanitized promptly.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
Checkout Operator
Pak'n Save South Dunedin
South Dunedin, Dunedin
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated checkout registers and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated shortages to management.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Skills
Locations
- Lone Star Manchester Street, Christchurch, Christchurch
- Dunedin, Dunedin
- North Dunedin, Dunedin
- South Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago
Timeline
Bartender
Fable Hotels & Resorts
10.2025 - Current
Bartender
Lone Star Manchester Street
02.2025 - 10.2025
Bartender
Lone Star Dunedin
10.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Hand
Mela Eatery
10.2023 - 01.2025
Checkout Operator
Pak'n Save South Dunedin
10.2021 - 12.2022