LIJIN CHERIYAN VARGHESE
Bartender
KERALA
Summary
Experienced bartender with more than five year, providing personable service at various bars across Dubai, Maldives and India, Awarded "Best New comer and Best employee of the year" in 2015 and 2016. Seeking a bartender role at where service skills and beverage knowledge can be leveraged to achieve the highest quality if service establishment. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
BARTENDER
ATLANTIS THE PALM DUBAI
Dubai
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared beverages, cocktails and wine orders inherence to state and city alcohol laws
- Maintain clean and well-stocked bar
- Make sure smooth running of best brunch in Dubai city
- Known as Saffron Brunch 2.0
- Giving and maintaining accurate inventory and proper action plans
- Following all machines running conditions, maintenance work and service record keeping
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
BARTENDER
Bandos Island Resort and Spa
Male
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
BARTENDER
Sun Island Resort and Spa
Male
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on demand items without delay
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
Guest Service Associate
Leela Palace
Bangaluru
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales
- Prepared mixes and garnishes and stocked glassware, condiments, beer and paper products to facilitate efficient operation.
Guest Service Associate
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
Trivandrum
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Answered detailed questions about menu items, contents and preparation methods to help guests make informed decisions
- Used downtime to get ahead of support work such as folding napkins, wrapping silverware and polishing glasses
- Met guests' needs with quick, friendly service, including delivering meals and snacks and retrieving additional items
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Level 1 - Wine
Wine And Spirit Educational Trust
London 09.2021 -
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Kamala University
Madurai 07.2011 -
Skills
Cocktail list development undefined
Certification
WSET Level1
Languages
Malayalam
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Hindi
Master or proficient
C2
Additional Information
- Best New Comer of the Year 2015 (Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel)
- Best Employee of the Year 2016 (Leela Palace Bengaluru)
- Nominee of Best Employee of the Month (Bandos Island Resort)
Software
MS Office (Excel, Word)
JD Edward
Coupa
Micros
Interests
Wine study's and research,
Collections of Wine Backed notes
Taking Training to Team
Timeline
Level 1 - Wine
Wine And Spirit Educational Trust
09.2021 -
BARTENDER
ATLANTIS THE PALM DUBAI
09.2021 - Current
BARTENDER
Bandos Island Resort and Spa
12.2019 - 09.2021
BARTENDER
Sun Island Resort and Spa
10.2017 - 09.2019
Guest Service Associate
Leela Palace
12.2015 - 10.2017
Guest Service Associate
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
06.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Kamala University
07.2011 -
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