Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Travelling
Timeline
Bartender

Mia Slark

Mandurah,WA

Summary

I am 21 years old and have just moved to Mandurah WE, from the North East of England.

I am a hard working young woman, I pride myself on my honesty, reliability and focus. I am looking for a place of work that allows me to both display my current skill set, as well as expand my knowledge in the business world. I thrive at learning new skills and undertake every task to the best of my ability, with a
professional approach. I see myself as a sociable individual and get along well with others. I am willing to take on any training that is required to ensure the work that I am doing is carried out to the highest standard.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

AVC
10.2023 - Current
  • Served over 1,000 customer during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.

Venue Supervisor

Gainford Group
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Inspected facility daily for overall cleanliness and to check supply quantities for reordering and restocking.
  • Supervising 30 staff members
  • Supervised events from start to finish
  • Maximied cost-effectiveness by complying with budget, labor and revenue benchmarks. including sales reports up to $60,000
  • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures to manage risks and prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
  • Working effectively in fast paced environments

Key Responsibilities

  • People Management
  • Events Management
  • Managing all customer complaints and requests
  • Managing team through high stress/time poor environment
  • Training new staff on people skills, bar skills and till systems
  • Managing stock levels
  • Paying attention to details when completing tasks

Bar Supervisor

Harry's Bar Newcastle
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Improved customer service by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared nightly deposits.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Worked with the venue owners to prepare and create new products to add to both bar and restaurant menus, by maintaining a high level of customer service to meet customer wants and needs
  • Purchased supplies according to expected demand.

Bartender / Bar Supervisor

Marstons PLC
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.


Key Responsibilities

- Table service
- Customer interaction

- People Management
- Events Management
- People skills, till system skills, pull pints, organizing parties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management

Northumbria University Newcastle
Newcastle UK
06.2023

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team
    environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-Motivation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to priorities work, meet deadlines and multitask, whilst still paying attention to detail
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Very Reliable
  • Staff Management
  • Fast Learner

Travelling

I began my travels to South East Asia in June 2023 where I visited Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia, finishing my travels in Western Australia with the plan of getting permanent residency . I have further plans to travel to Vietnam and Singapore in the coming years. 

Timeline

Bartender

AVC
10.2023 - Current

Bar Supervisor

Harry's Bar Newcastle
09.2021 - 01.2022

Venue Supervisor

Gainford Group
03.2021 - 08.2023

Bartender / Bar Supervisor

Marstons PLC
02.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management

Northumbria University Newcastle
Mia Slark