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Kelvin Mamboleo Peku

Kelvin Mamboleo Peku

Mombasa,28

Summary

Passionate and Talented Bartender committed to elevating drinks service and presentation. Demonstrates mixology skills through innovative menu creations. Professional and reliable for first-class guest experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Mediterranean shipping company MSC
Genoa
09.2021 - Current
  • Mixing drinks and serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages for multiple guests simultaneously.
  • Keeping detailed inventories of supplies, ensuring bar areas were strategically stocked to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks and cocktails to provide beverage varieties and options.
  • Upholding high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrating full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods to provide suggestions based on customer preference.
  • Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues

Head Bartender/Mixologist

Vipingo Ridge Golf & PGA
Kilifi, 14
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
  • Elevated customer service by training staff, optimizing restaurant operations and efficiently resolving order issues.
  • Kept detailed inventories of supplies, ensuring bar areas were strategically stocked to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Tested and developed new cocktail recipes to add and complement menu selections.

Assistant head bartender/ Mixologist

Tapas cielo Mombasa
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • Assessing bar customers' needs and preferences and making recommendations
  • Organized training sessions for staff on relevant topics, enhancing overall competency levels within department
  • Restocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies.
  • Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organizations operations, policies and procedures.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased productivity and reduced workload for Head of Department

Bartender/Mixologist

Cafesserie/the Lounge
11.2012 - 03.2014
    • Making cocktails and mock tails
    • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
    • Up sold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
    • Cocktails and general bar trainings to new staffs
    • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Single ingredient and finishing move recognition.

Diageo Bar Academy
Nairobi
2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Signature concepts recognition

Diageo Bar Academy
Nairobi
2018

Master of Arts - Master Bartender Class 2013

Master Bar Academy
Nairobi
2013

Certificate in Computer application packages -

Stone Computer Training
Mombasa
April 2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E -

Allidina Visram High School
Mombasa
2009

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E -

Desliz Primary School
Mombasa
2005

Skills

  • Self motivated individual, responsible and punctual
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under minimal supervision & Ability to manage complex issues creatively & effectively
  • Result-oriented person & serious team worker
  • Flexible and able to prioritizing high workload & multiple tasks in environment with tight deadlines
  • Rapid response
  • Health regulatory compliance
  • Mixology proficiency
  • Employee training

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Mombasa Mixologist of the year 2013 Diageo Master Bar Academy.
  • Promoted to assistant head bartender at tapas cielo.
  • Diageo World class kenya top 10 finalist

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Bartender

Mediterranean shipping company MSC
09.2021 - Current

Head Bartender/Mixologist

Vipingo Ridge Golf & PGA
10.2020 - 09.2022

Assistant head bartender/ Mixologist

Tapas cielo Mombasa
07.2014 - 03.2020

Bartender/Mixologist

Cafesserie/the Lounge
11.2012 - 03.2014

Certificate of Higher Education - Single ingredient and finishing move recognition.

Diageo Bar Academy

Certificate of Higher Education - Signature concepts recognition

Diageo Bar Academy

Master of Arts - Master Bartender Class 2013

Master Bar Academy

Certificate in Computer application packages -

Stone Computer Training

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E -

Allidina Visram High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E -

Desliz Primary School
Kelvin Mamboleo Peku