EDWIN NJOROGE
BARTENDER
Nairobi
Summary
Customer-focused Head Bartender with over a decade years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. Expert POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented theme and event planner, coordinating staffing, and providing guidance for employees when necessary.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD BARTENDER
FURUSATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily bar operations, resulting in 30% revenue increase through strategic upselling and promotions.
- Coordinated inventory and daily bar stock execution, lowering beverage waste by 20% through meticulous tracking and precise pouring.
- Developed junior bartenders in mixology techniques, accelerating average drink delivery time by 25% during peak days.
- Provided hands-on instruction to junior bartender in mixology techniques, accelerating average drink delivery time by 25% during peak days.
- Curated cocktail menus while delivering high-quality service and meeting safety regulations.
- Trained bartenders in cocktail preparation, garnishing, and Japanese drink standards.
SENIOR BARTENDER
HEMINGWAY HOTEL NAIROBI
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Guest loyalty improved through attentive, personalized engagement with each interaction. Positive guest experiences resulted from anticipating needs, providing tailored recommendations, and communicating in friendly, professional manner.
- Oversees monthly bar-stock inventory using careful tracking and controlled pouring techniques, decreasing beverage waste by 15%.
- Developed mixology technique skills for 5 junior bartenders, reducing average drink delivery time by 25% during peak days.
- Cash variance stays below 1% of total ring-outs through careful cash handling. Faster change making comes from cash drawer setup with bills facing same direction.
BARTENDER
ARTICAFE COFFEE AND BAKERY
12.2016 - 10.2022
- Produced coffee cocktails and specialty beverages by adhering to recipe and quality standards.
- 40 drinks per hour average maximum target output during Friday and Saturday night rushes while preserving quality.
- Performed 100% register reconciliation through alignment of cash drawer credit card batch totals.
- Achieved 30% reduction in wait time via redesigned bar workflows and improved ingredient placement.
WAITER
ZEN GARDEN
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Taking food order, repeating order details back to guests to ensure 100% accuracy before entering into POS system.
- Wiped, sanitized, and polished tables, chairs, glassware, and flatware with 100% cleanliness wipes.
- Streamlined order timing with kitchen staff to support accurate, efficient meal delivery.
- 5-point station check—ensure salt/pepper shakers are full, condiments stocked, menus clean, clean linens placed, POS system working.
Education
DIPLOMA - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
UTALI COLLEGE
Nairobi09-2016
CERTIFICATE OF BARTENDING - Bartending
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL
Nairobi12-2015
CERTIFICATE OF BARISTA - Barista
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL
Nairobi08-2015
Skills
Craft beverage expertise
Clear communication
Staff training and supervision
Cash handling expertise
Mixology techniques
Advanced cash handling
Inventory management
Proficient in conveying information clearly and concisely
Attentive service
ACTIVITIES
- Sports & Fitness
- Bar Math & Recipe Quizzes
- Mix-Offs & Competitions
- Flair & Speed Practice
Affiliations
- Active member of Kenya barista organization (KBO) and participate in debates, training, events aimed at promoting the role of barista.
- Active member of Bartender Association of Kenya (BAK) and Nairobi Bartender & Mixologist Association (NBMA). Which foster community and skill sharing
Timeline
HEAD BARTENDER
FURUSATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
06.2025 - Current
SENIOR BARTENDER
HEMINGWAY HOTEL NAIROBI
12.2022 - 03.2025
BARTENDER
ARTICAFE COFFEE AND BAKERY
12.2016 - 10.2022
WAITER
ZEN GARDEN
09.2015 - 10.2016
DIPLOMA - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
UTALI COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE OF BARTENDING - Bartending
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE OF BARISTA - Barista
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL