Predrag Kocevski
Fitzroy North,VIC
Summary
My name is Predrag Kocevski, 30 years young, hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Bartender position at Purple Pit Bar.
A child of Yugoslavian parents, raised in disco, post - punk, electro pop era in Belgrade. With both parents involved in the Hospitality Industry, from very early age I've learned the right etiquette of service and hospitality.
I have 6 years of experience working in high traffic venues in Melbourne, I am confident, neat, creative and work well under pressure. Available to work any day of the week, willing to learn, progress and commit to uphold highest standards of customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Bar Manager
Rossi Bar And Restaurant
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Processed in-house batching of syrups, tonics, tinctures, bitters and infusions.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Bar Manager
Electric Bar And Night Club
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Bartender
Berlin Bar
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Served high customer volumes 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.
- Making sure all infusions, purees, shrubs and batches are done for the week.
- Kept bar presentable, neat and well-stocked.
- Creating new weekly cocktail specials.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Gradi 400
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Education
Diploma of Music - Music Performance
Melbourne Polytechnic
Prahran, VIC11.2017
High School - Music Theory And History
Ilija Nikolovski " Lui "
Skopje06.2016
Skills
- Beverage Preparation
- Suggestive Selling
- Creative Mixology
- Engaging Personality
- Service-Oriented Mindset
- Highly Reliable
- Attention to detail
- Team worker
Timeline
Restaurant Bar Manager
Rossi Bar And Restaurant
12.2022 - 07.2023
Bar Manager
Electric Bar And Night Club
02.2020 - 11.2022
Bartender
Berlin Bar
03.2018 - 02.2020
Bartender
Gradi 400
08.2017 - 10.2018
Diploma of Music - Music Performance
Melbourne Polytechnic
High School - Music Theory And History
Ilija Nikolovski " Lui "
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