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Work History
Education
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Robin Manz

Palm Beach

Summary

Experienced bartender, waiter and barista from Germany with a reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction and driving overall operational improvements.

Fluent English with good communication skills and commitment as well as passion for the job.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/supervisor

Tommy's Italian
04.2024 - 10.2024

- Preapring beverages

- Training new bartenders

- creating syrups, purees and other key ingredients for cocktail specials

- Hosting: welcoming guests, taking them to their table and take first orders.

- Manage bookings and taking care of walk-ins

- Running food and drinks as well as taking orders

Bartender

The Tropic
11.2023 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails including selfmade syrups and unique garnishes.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Reference: Jaylan Koehler (bar manager) Phone: 0432 755996

Bartender

Miss Money Penny's
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Preparation of advanced cocktails, including the making of foams and special garnishes.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reference: Charlie Vaughan (bar manager) phone: 0466 590945

Bar Supervisor

Ladybrid
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Reference: Karen (bar manager) phone: 0431 552099

Bartender/supervisor

Gemelli
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Bartender/supervisor, Barista

Costa D'Oro
06.2020 - 01.2021

- Trained and supervised people at the bar and took responsibility for them

- Created own cocktails, which got to be the best sellers with high demand by the customers

- Knowledge about all kinds of coffees and their preparation

- Responsibility about all sorts of things at the bar (from liquor stock to beer tap cleaning)

Bartender

The Bavarian Broadbeach
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
  • Worked with professionals and learned many special skills and talents
  • Poured beer and wine, made different cocktails and plenty of other drinks
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Ran food and took customers orders in the restaurant when the bar was quiet

Retail Assistant

Levi's Outlet Store
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current products and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management

Charlton Brown
Gold Coast, QLD
08.2023

13 - A-levels (2006 - 2019) - Sports, English, Biology

Highschool Nieder-Olm
Nieder-Olm, Germany
04.2019

Skills

  • Fluent English and German
  • Great communication skills
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Good at leading a team and being part of one
  • Valid driver’s license and car
  • Organized and committed at work
  • Fast and eager learner
  • Great menu and price memorization
  • Punctual and excellent time management
  • Superb knowledge about cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and coffees
  • Love and passion for the job that comes with attention to detail

Timeline

Bartender/supervisor

Tommy's Italian
04.2024 - 10.2024

Bartender

The Tropic
11.2023 - Current

Bartender

Miss Money Penny's
04.2022 - 11.2022

Bar Supervisor

Ladybrid
10.2021 - 04.2022

Bartender/supervisor

Gemelli
02.2021 - 12.2021

Bartender/supervisor, Barista

Costa D'Oro
06.2020 - 01.2021

Bartender

The Bavarian Broadbeach
06.2019 - 10.2019

Retail Assistant

Levi's Outlet Store
03.2017 - 03.2019

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management

Charlton Brown

13 - A-levels (2006 - 2019) - Sports, English, Biology

Highschool Nieder-Olm
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