Nicholas Clark
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorised drink recipes who's also dedicated to making delicious specialty coffee and tea beverages and contributing to safe, welcoming environment. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges who also works well under pressure and in fast-paced settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The White Hart
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
Browns
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Barista
Terrace Goods
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
Skills
- Bar Equipment Familiarity
- Wine and liquor knowledge
- Responsible Serving
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Changing beer kegs
- Drink Preparation
- Preparing garnishes
- Garnishing Drinks
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Cash Register Operation
- Mixology Techniques
- Drink Preparation Techniques
- Bussing and Serving
- Beverage Preparation
- Classic cocktails
- Coffee and Tea Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Attention to Detail
- Espresso machine operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Table Bussing
- Coffee machinery
- Opening and closing duties
Timeline
Bartender
The White Hart
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender
Browns
05.2021 - 08.2023
Barista
Terrace Goods
10.2020 - 05.2021
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