THOMAS WAKE
Bundall,Queensland
Summary
Dynamic and skilled mixologist with expertise in stock management and cash handling. Possess strong communication and management skills to elevate the guest experience while leading teams to thriving workplace environments. Proven to excel in busy environments under pressure while still delivering a premium level of service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
BAR MANAGER
MORETON HOSPITALITY
GOLD COAST, BROADBEACH
2025.05 - 2026.02
- Managed entire Broadbeach Precinct including Cora Restaurant, The Beach Hotel and Club House
- Responsible for large teams and training new staff
- Developed Cocktail Menus resulting in increased beverage sales
- Scheduled weekly rosters to optimise resources efficiently
BARTENDER
GLENELG PUBLIC HOUSE
GOLD COAST, MERMAID BEACH
2025.03 - 2025.05
- Provided premium Level of service to guests
- Fast paced, high pressure environment
- Assisted with menu improvements
ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER
LUCKY CAT BY GORDON RAMSAY
MANCHESTER
2023.05 - 2025.03
- Responsible for the successful grand opening of a new venue in the heart of Manchester
- Japanese Restaurant trained and in depth Japanese whisky knowledge
- Working at a Super Premium level of dining, delivering the highest quality service
- Delivering on a private dining/bartending experience for VIP or high status guests
COCKTAIL BARTENDER
CANE & GRAIN
MANCHESTER
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Trained on multiple rooms for example Tiki Bartending
- Learned and crafted my own cocktails from scratch
- Flexibility to work the bar and on the floor when needed
BAR SUPERVISOR
REVOLUTION BARS GROUP
LEEDS
2021.06 - 2023.01
- Ability to supervise a team of bar and floor staff when required of me
- Plan and execute busy big events, student nights, annual holidays successfully solving any problems that might occur quickly and effectively
- Receiving and organising stock intakes of high value products in which all need to be accounted for
- Fully trained in every area of the venue front and back of house including cocktails and food
Education
LLB (HONS) - LAW DEGREE
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
2018.09 - 6 2021
A LEVEL -
GREENHEAD COLLEGE
HUDDERSFIELD 2016.09 - 9 2018
GCSE -
NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
2011.09 - 9 2016
Skills
- Mixologist
- Stock management
- Cash handling
- Rostering
- Sales
- Resilience
Interest's
- Boxing, Gym, Healthy lifestyle
- Enjoy a social environment and communicating with others as a potential opportunity to learn.
Timeline
BAR MANAGER
MORETON HOSPITALITY
2025.05 - 2026.02
BARTENDER
GLENELG PUBLIC HOUSE
2025.03 - 2025.05
ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER
LUCKY CAT BY GORDON RAMSAY
2023.05 - 2025.03
COCKTAIL BARTENDER
CANE & GRAIN
2023.01 - 2023.05
BAR SUPERVISOR
REVOLUTION BARS GROUP
2021.06 - 2023.01
LLB (HONS) - LAW DEGREE
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
2018.09 - 6 2021
A LEVEL -
GREENHEAD COLLEGE
2016.09 - 9 2018
GCSE -
NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
2011.09 - 9 2016