Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
REFERENCES
AVAILABILITY
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Kevin Ouko Otieno

Kevin Ouko Otieno

EXPERIENCED BAR SERVER
Doha

Summary

Dedicated hospitality professional with a strong foundation in cocktail bartending and table service, seeking to launch a career as a bar server aboard a cruise ship. Brings a natural ability to deliver warm, personalized guest experiences, remain calm under pressure, and adapt quickly to dynamic, fast-paced environments. Known for clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and a proactive approach to guest satisfaction and safety. Passionate about creating memorable onboard experiences for travelers while upholding the highest standards of service, teamwork, and professionalism at sea.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Bar Server /Assistant Bartender

Intercontinental Beach & Spa
08.2023 - Current

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/doha/dohha/hoteldetail?

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities.

  • Provide premium bar and poolside service in high-end Latin-inspired and ultra-lounge venues, boosting beverage revenue through targeted upselling techniques.
  • Prepare and serve signature cocktails, contributing to a 15% increase in bar sales during seasonal promotions.
  • Maintain 100% compliance with HACCP standards, ensuring health and safety excellence.
  • Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to reduce service delays by 20% during peak hours.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.

Bar Server / Dinning Service Specialist

Blue Martini Restaurant
01.2023 - 08.2023

https://share.google/ysxjqgevbY4Wr22fQ

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities.

  • Mastered dual bar and table service, increasing premium beverage sales by 25% through effective upselling.
  • Assisted in cocktail preparation for private events, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Addressed guest dietary concerns, earning consistent positive feedback.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and genuine concern for their needs, leading to increased client retention rates over time.

Bar Server (FIFA World Cup Events)

Urban Hospitality Services
10.2022 - 12.2022

https://www.urbanhospitalityservices.com/

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities.

  • Delivered world-class table service to VIP guests, international delegates, and event sponsors across premium hospitality zones during FIFA World Cup matches.
  • Executed high-volume food and beverage service with precision, speed, and grace under pressure, maintaining luxury standards in stadium lounges and suites.
  • Followed strict SOPs for service timing, tray handling, guest interaction, and hygiene protocols in line with FIFA and MATCH Hospitality standards.
  • Maintained immaculate presentation of service areas, including table setups, buffet stations, and back-of-house zones, ensuring readiness before, during, and after matches.
  • Participated in daily briefings and debriefs, contributing insights that improved service flow and reduced prep time by 20% over the tournament period.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.

Beverage Host

B-Club
12.2018 - 08.2022

http://www.intsagram.com/bclub.nairobi

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities.

  • Delivered exclusive VIP table service, upselling premium beverages and increasing nightly revenue by 30%.
  • Managed cash reconciliations and inventory counts, improving end-of-shift accuracy.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge, guiding guests to make informed choices based on their preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Maintained beverage station hygiene and presentation standards, supporting turnover of 250–350 covers per match with zero compliance violations.

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Health And Social Care Management

IITHE LEVEL 4
Doha-Qatar
11-2024

Certificate - Certificate of Training & Development

INTERCONTINENTAL
Doha-Qatar
09-2024

Certificate - Level 2 Award in Food Safety For Catering (RQF)

HIGHFIELD
Doha-Qatar
10-2023

Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

MATUU HIGH SCHOOL
Machakos-Kenya
12-2009

Skills

  • Table setting
  • Beverage service
  • Patron satisfaction
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Bartending proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Order management
  • Cash handling
  • Menu presentation
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Guest relations
  • Wine service

Accomplishments

  • Increased beverage revenue by 15% at Intercontinental Beach & Spa through seasonal cocktail promotions.
  • Achieved 100% GSI (Guest Satisfaction Index) recognition at InterContinental Doha.
  • Spearheaded Seasonal Cocktail Menu Development, boosting bar sales.
  • Reduced average wait times by 20% during peak hours through service workflow redesign.
  • Ranked among top 5 service staff for upselling at Intercontinental Beach & Spa.
  • Awarded Service Excellence Certificate for outstanding performance during the FIFA World Cup in Doha.

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

AVAILABILITY

Willing to relocate and work flexible schedules immediately

Timeline

Bar Server /Assistant Bartender

Intercontinental Beach & Spa
08.2023 - Current

Bar Server / Dinning Service Specialist

Blue Martini Restaurant
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bar Server (FIFA World Cup Events)

Urban Hospitality Services
10.2022 - 12.2022

Beverage Host

B-Club
12.2018 - 08.2022

Diploma - Diploma in Health And Social Care Management

IITHE LEVEL 4

Certificate - Certificate of Training & Development

INTERCONTINENTAL

Certificate - Level 2 Award in Food Safety For Catering (RQF)

HIGHFIELD

Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

MATUU HIGH SCHOOL
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