SIMON BURKE
RICHMOND,MELBOURNE
Summary
Experienced and responsible Hospitality worker with 4 years of diverse experience. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Skilled in bartending, barista work, and waiting tables. Builds strong relationships with both regular and new customers, excels in social interactions, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Irish Times
Melbourne CBD, VIC
02.2025 - Current
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism. Ensuring an enjoyable bar experience by suggesting preferences, pairings, and special promotions.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Effectively multitasked within a fast-paced environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including restocking supplies.
- Organised bar supplies in the stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Bartender
D'arcy Arms
Gold Coast, QLD
09.2024 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by getting to know all the locals and new customers alike. Being the token Irishman working in an Irish pub was easy, as it was sort of like Mickey Mouse at Disney World. Talking about my homeland and how long I've been in Australia really made for an excellent combination.
- My roles varied from waiter, bartender, sign flipper, and punching bag for the local Irish expats, and so on and so forth.
- As an Irishman, I was born with the ability to pour an excellent pint of Guinness(and every other pint), but it doesn't stop there; I can also talk to a wall.
- Getting to know the locals was what this job was all about, especially in this close-knit style of pub. My personality thrived in this environment, and I found it provided a lot of job satisfaction.
BARTENDER/YARDIE/FOOD RUNNER
The Paddo Tavern
Brisbane
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked as a bartender behind both bars during busy game days, functions, concerts and everything in between
- On especially busy days I had many different roles such as running the floor, being a glassie and organizing table bookings
- During the weeks building up to state of origin I worked as a yardie, my roles included pub maintenance, organizing the keg room, working early morning functions, cleaning the taps, stock takes and ensuring all areas of the bar were ready
- I worked functions by myself such as 21st birthdays
- My attention to detail was exemplary ensuring they all went smoothly.
BARISTA/WAITER/BARTENDER
INAC Hospitality agency
Sydney/GOLD COAST
01.2024 - 03.2024
- I worked as a barista/bartender at the Sydney Opera House. In this role, I was tasked with greeting guests, serving wine, and making coffee to order.
- I worked as a barista at Sydney Adventist Hospital. My roles included manning the till, serving coffee, manning a deli counter, and making smoothies and milkshakes.
- I worked as a waiter in a fine dining setting when I worked as a waiter in St. Paul's College, which is part of the University of Sydney. During my time, my roles included setting the tables in the fine dining system, serving drinks, waiting on the tables, ensuring all customers were satisfied, and, if not, letting the kitchen know to rectify the situation.
- My role as a barista at the Gold Coast 500 entailed making coffees for the drivers and pit crew alike.
FARM WORKER
Steven’s farm
Childers, QLD
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Picked ginger and lifted buckets for 4 weeks until the picking season ended
- I achieved a piece rate multiple time
- Afterwards, I installed sprinklers, sorted ginger, picked rotten ginger to prepare for planting, planted ginger by hand and carried out any tasks no matter how minuscule around the farm with enthusiasm.
BARISTA
Degani
Brisbane, QLD
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Took drink orders from customers, operated the cash register, and prepared specific orders.
- Operated espresso machines, milk frothers, and other equipment.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Operated well in a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective and efficient service was delivered.
- Created latte art on a consistent basis and always provided high quality coffee.
Barista
My Kitchen
Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Had a great relationship with customers and created a welcoming atmosphere.
Waiter
The Cottage restaurant
Jamestown, Leitrim Ireland
09.2022
- Welcomed guests and accompanied them to their table
- Explained the menu in great detail to the customers
- Performed setup duties such as preparing and cleaning tables and organizing the work area
- Handled high pressure environment
- Multitasking with multiple orders and tables simultaneously.
Education
CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland08.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Elphin Community College
Elphin, Ireland01.2019
Skills
- Quick learner
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Effective time-management
- Works well in team
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive work ethic
- Fit and Athletic
- Food Service
- Salesmanship
Affiliations
- Gaelic football
- AFL
Certification
- RSA
Timeline
Bartender
The Irish Times
02.2025 - Current
Bartender
D'arcy Arms
09.2024 - Current
BARTENDER/YARDIE/FOOD RUNNER
The Paddo Tavern
03.2024 - 07.2024
BARISTA/WAITER/BARTENDER
INAC Hospitality agency
01.2024 - 03.2024
FARM WORKER
Steven’s farm
09.2023 - 11.2023
BARISTA
Degani
05.2023 - 09.2023
Waiter
The Cottage restaurant
09.2022
Barista
My Kitchen
09.2021 - 12.2022
CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
Technological University Dublin
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Elphin Community College
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