Ashish Arnold Anandan
Hospitality
Banglore,Karnataka
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining and fine dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Accurate individual skilled in art of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks based on customers' needs. Offering in-depth knowledge of cocktail recipes and spirits. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Bartender
SLS
Dubai
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
St.Regis
Doha
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Food and Beverage Associate
Shangri-La
Muscar
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
- Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Collaborated with supervisor and servers to discuss logistics and maintain smooth operations.
- Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions to provide quality service.
Restaurant Waiter
Crown Plaza
Kuwait
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Patricks
Banglore,India 03.2004 - 05.2005
Diploma in Food And Beverage Service
St.Marks
Banglore, India 03.2007 - 04.2009
Introduction To Bar Operation
Shangri-La Global Academy
Manila, Philippines 02.2017 - 02.2017
Skills
Menu memorization
Timeline
Lead Bartender
SLS
02.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender
St.Regis
05.2019 - 01.2022
Introduction To Bar Operation
Shangri-La Global Academy
02.2017 - 02.2017
Food and Beverage Associate
Shangri-La
02.2015 - 02.2018
Restaurant Waiter
Crown Plaza
05.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma in Food And Beverage Service
St.Marks
03.2007 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
St.Patricks
03.2004 - 05.2005
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