Kor-el Haynes
Surfers Paradise,Australia
Summary
I am a British citizen who graduated with a 2:1 in Business Management and Economics. I am committed to skill development and I aspire to become a knowledgeable professional capable of making a significant impact. I love any challenges that are thrown my way. I am a social person and easy to get along with. I have been in the cocktail industry for over 3 years, having sound knowledge of over 200 classic cocktails. I also have sound bar theory, knowing wine and spirit production, ageing techniques and flavour profiles. I am always looking to improve my bartending skills by constantly learning inventive techniques and practicing flair.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
LAN Bathhouse
04.2025 - Current
- Set-up the bar from scratch, ordering all stock, set pricing and created menus.
- Trained staff on cocktail preparation, customer service, and POS system usage.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize profitability.
- Created rosters and managed payroll.
- Trained staff in creating charcuterie boards for guests.
- Delivered premium service since open and have 0 reviews for the bar less than 5 star.
- Coordinated events and private parties, enhancing venue visibility and client satisfaction.
- Partnered the business with brand representatives, providing great connections with big names.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making for promotions.
- Hit all KPI's that are set and more.
Training Manager
London Cocktail Club (Nightcap)
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted to training manager within the first week of employment, including being bar supervisor on weekends and duty manager on weekdays.
- Supervised a high volume, fast paced cocktail bar, serving 800+ guests every Saturday with 9 stations.
- Multi served rounds of over 20 drinks consistently, with guests regularly coming back to the bar and asking for me.
- Trained new starters with no prior hospitality experience covering: —Menu Knowledge (House Cocktails and 200 Classics) —Bar Theory (bar calls, spirit knowledge, efficiency) —Bartending Skills (free/ jigger pouring, ultimately 6 cocktails and a beer in 5 minutes with no mistakes)
- Conducted training sessions with over 50% of total Nightcap employees within Bristol.
- Led closes, completed end of night reports, risk assessments and made sure money is totaled.
- Consistently performed and led in high pressure scenarios, personally generating £5000+ ($10,000 AUD) in a night.
- Handling complaints and tricky guests
- Point and dispense bartending, controlling music and lights whilst simultaneously making rounds of drinks.
Training Manager
Blame Gloria Bristol Cocktail Bar (Nightcap)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Trained staff in a multitude of techniques, ensuring high standards were met.
- Led many cocktail creation masterclasses by myself or with others confidently, from hen parties to corporate clients, whether that was at the Blame Gloria venue or travelling to clients, consistently receiving complements.
- Led the bar team through multiple private hires including celebrity guests.
- Entered cocktail creation competitions, finishing second place multiple times.
- Ran weekly drag brunches, helping run food from kitchen to the floor, being a sous chef on occasion and kitchen porter.
- Floor tending busy shifts, recommending drinks based off of guests demands.
- Contributed to Blame Gloria Bristol being the Number 1 rated cocktail bar on TripAdvisor within Bristol.
- Being top taker of the month on a consistent basis.
Education
Honorary Degree - Business Management And Economics
University of The West of England
Bristol, UK07-2024
Skills
- RSA License
- RMLV License
- Approved Managers License (In Post)
- WSET Spirits Level 2 (Distinction)
- First Aid Trained
- Drug Awareness Trained
Timeline
Bar Manager
LAN Bathhouse
04.2025 - Current
Training Manager
London Cocktail Club (Nightcap)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Training Manager
Blame Gloria Bristol Cocktail Bar (Nightcap)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Honorary Degree - Business Management And Economics
University of The West of England