Kevin Giraldo Zuluaga
Brighton Le Sands,NSW
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Shell House
Sidney, NSW
03.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Glass Island Boat
Sidney, NSW
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Mixed and served drinks and soft beverages to bar and restaurant guests (100+ drinks per shift)
- Managed stock and supplies inventory (over 55 types of liquours and soft drinks)
- Ensured cleanliness and organisation of the bar area
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Bar Manager
Anason Restaurant
Sidney, NSW
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Mixed and served drinks and soft beverages to bar and restaurant guests (50+ on weekdays and 100+ during weekends)
- Prepared speciality drinks for bar events based on seasonality
- Managed stock and supplies inventory (over 55 types of liquors and soft drinks)
- Ensured cleanliness and organisation of the bar area.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Reviewed monthly sales reports to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
- Monitored the performance of bartenders to ensure that all customers received prompt service in a courteous manner.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of food or beverage service in a timely manner.
- Analyzed financial data such as costs associated with labor efficiency, waste reduction and cost control initiatives.
Creative Manager
El CIelo
Medellin, Colombia
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented creative strategies to meet marketing objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and trends.
- Collaborated with external vendors to develop promotional materials including posters, flyers, brochures.
- Ensured compliance with brand guidelines in all creative executions.
- Implemented quality control procedures throughout the creative process.
- Creation of cocktails for different events throughout the year
- Creatin of cocktails for the fine dining menu
Bar Manager
El Botánico
Medellin , Colombia
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Reviewed monthly sales reports to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
- 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.
- Monitored the performance of bartenders to ensure that all customers received prompt service in a courteous manner.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed by all employees.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with vendors to obtain best pricing on supplies.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming events, promotions and menu changes.
- Analyzed financial data such as costs associated with labor efficiency, waste reduction and cost control initiatives.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily sales figures to track trends in customer preferences.
- Assisted with planning special events such as wine tastings or cocktail parties.
- Implemented strategies designed to increase revenue through upselling techniques.
Education
Chemical engineering -
Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira
09.2024
Masterclass -
Diageo
09.2022
Masterclass -
Diageo
06.2022
Course on new trends -
Diageo
02.2022
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Innovative in creating
- Teamwork mixology and creation
- Consistency complaint resolution
- Beverage Preparation
- Basic accounting
- Suggestive Selling
- Team training and development
- Engaging personality
- Extensive beer knowledge
- Extensive spirti knowledge
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Proficient in mixology
- Staff Management
- Cocktail list development
- Professional Appearance
- Menu knowledge
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Creative Mixology
Certification
- Driving licence
- RSA
Availability
Full availability
Awards
Winner Tequila Altos, 2019, Colombia
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/02/98
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Bartender
Shell House
03.2024 - Current
Bartender
Glass Island Boat
11.2023 - 02.2024
Bar Manager
Anason Restaurant
06.2023 - 11.2023
Creative Manager
El CIelo
11.2021 - 02.2023
Bar Manager
El Botánico
03.2019 - 10.2021
Chemical engineering -
Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira
Masterclass -
Diageo
Masterclass -
Diageo
Course on new trends -
Diageo
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