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FIN CORNELIUS

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Experienced and passionate hospitality leader with a background in luxury bar service and award-winning cocktail creations. Skilled in menu development, team training, and operational management, with a strong commitment to guest experience, and high-performance service environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bartender

Capella Sydey
CBD, NSW
12.2024 - 02.2026
  • Designed and launched an intricate cocktail menu, contributing to the bar winning #1 Hotel Bar of the Year in the country, and #12 Hotel in the World during my tenure.
  • Oversaw full bar operations including inventory management, cost control, cleanliness standards, and team training.
  • Trained and mentored front-of-house bar staff to luxury hospitality standards; recipient of the hotel-wide Front of House Ambassador Award for service excellence.

Bartender Supervisor

The Argyle
The Rocks, NSW
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Trained new bartenders on proper alcohol-handling procedures and high-level customer service standards.
  • Maintained an active floor presence during service, ensuring smooth operations while simultaneously delivering attentive guest service.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally to uphold exceptional guest experience standards.
  • Conducted pre and post-service inspections to ensure bar cleanliness, organization, and proper setup in accordance with hotel standards.

Barback Supervisor

The Argyle
The Rocks, NSW
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • In charge of and responsible for a large team of barbacks.
  • Assigned everyone their different roles and ensured they did their part.
  • Constantly available on the radio, receiving and executing calls throughout the evening.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brentwood College School
Vancouver Island, British Colombia, Canada
06.2021

Skills

  • Bartending and classic cocktail expertise
  • Customer engagement
  • Beverage preparation
  • Menu creation
  • Staff management
  • Team motivation
  • Ability to be calm and precise in a stressful and fast paced environment

Timeline

Head Bartender

Capella Sydey
12.2024 - 02.2026

Bartender Supervisor

The Argyle
04.2024 - 11.2024

Barback Supervisor

The Argyle
06.2023 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Brentwood College School
FIN CORNELIUS