NOELLE ADEMBA
F&B Expert|Operational Excellence|Leadership & Management
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Accomplished Food and Beverage Specialist with over seven years of experience in high-volume hospitality environments. Excels in mixology, bar management, and guest engagement, driving significant beverage sales through innovative cocktail creation and curated wine selections. Demonstrates a proven ability to optimize operations, enhance team performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Thrives in dynamic settings, adeptly prioritizing tasks to meet key performance indicators and organizational goals. Passionate about crafting memorable guest interactions, eager to leverage creativity, curiosity, and adaptability in a Bartender role at a premier 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
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Bartender
Adress Golf Marassi (Emaar Hospitality), Egypt
07.2025 - Current
- - Crafted innovative cocktails, increasing premium beverage sales by 18% through tailored offerings.
- - Delivered exceptional service to high-profile guests, including the Prince of Bahrain, achieving 95% guest satisfaction ratings.
- - Optimized bar setup processes, reducing preparation time by 25% during peak hours.
- - Collaborated with culinary team to develop beverage pairings, boosting multi-course meal orders by 12%.
- - Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste by 15% through efficient stock management.
- - Trained new bartenders, improving service consistency and reducing errors by 20%.
- - Promoted seasonal drink specials, driving a 10% increase in off-peak patronage.
- - Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining perfect inspection records.
- - Analyzed sales trends, introducing high-margin drink specials that increased revenue by 14%.
- Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages, ensuring high-quality presentation and customer satisfaction at all times.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation and reducing waste through meticulous supply chain oversight.
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders, enhancing team performance and service quality through knowledge sharing.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal cocktail menus, resulting in increased customer interest and bar revenue.
- Developed innovative cocktail recipes and curated seasonal drink menus, attracting a diverse clientele and increasing bar revenue.
Bartender-Assistant Bar Manager
Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant, Djibouti
11.2022 - 06.2025
- - Orchestrated bar operations for high-profile guests, including the President, First Lady, Ministers, and AU Chairman, achieving 98% guest satisfaction.
- - Engineered signature cocktails, boosting beverage sales by 22% through creative mixology.
- - Directed a team of 10 bartenders, enhancing service quality through targeted training programs.
- - Optimized procurement processes, reducing supply costs by 17% via supplier negotiations.
- - Implemented an inventory tracking system, cutting beverage waste by 20%.
- - Analyzed sales data to launch drink specials, increasing off-peak sales by 15%.
- - Collaborated with chefs to create pairing menus, driving a 10% rise in meal orders.
- - Ensured compliance with health regulations, securing 100% inspection scores.
- - Resolved guest concerns swiftly, improving retention rates by 12%.
Bar Supervisor/Wine Sommelier
Mercando Mexican Kitchen, Botanica Gin and Kitchen Bar, Watering Hole USA Embassy Residentials by JIT Food Library
02.2019 - 11.2022
- - Supervised bar operations, improving guest review scores by 25% through consistent service.
- - Curated a diverse wine and spirits menu, increasing beverage sales by 20%.
- - Trained 15 staff members on beverage knowledge, reducing service errors by 18%.
- - Analyzed customer preferences, implementing strategies that boosted revenue by 13%.
- - Negotiated with suppliers, optimizing inventory costs by 15%.
- - Enhanced pairing recommendations, increasing multi-course meal sales by 10%.
- - Launched a loyalty program, growing repeat visits by 22%.
- - Organized weekly tasting events, attracting 50 attendees per session.
- - Resolved complex guest issues, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate.
Waitress
Islands Dishes
01.2018 - 12.2018
- - Delivered exceptional service, increasing repeat guest visits by 15%.
- - Assisted in mixology tasks, contributing to a 12% rise in cocktail sales.
- - Processed orders with 98% accuracy, minimizing service errors.
- - Trained 5 new staff members, improving team efficiency by 10%.
- - Upsold dessert and beverage pairings, boosting sales by 8%.
- - Maintained dining area cleanliness, achieving 100% health inspection compliance.
- - Resolved guest complaints promptly, ensuring a 90% satisfaction rate.
- - Collaborated with bar team to streamline service, reducing wait times by 20%.
- - Promoted seasonal specials, increasing orders by 10%.
Education
Master's Degree - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
KCA University
11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Gender and Development Studies
Kenyatta University
11.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ogande Girls High School
11.2014
Skills
Specialized skill set
Beverage operations management
Innovative mixology
Expertise in beverage curation
Inventory management
Cost reduction strategies
Menu design and pairing
Proficient in point of sale (POS) systems
Health compliance expertise
Market trend analysis
Inventory control
Bar management
Certification
- Remy Martin Training Program, 2019
References
Available upon request.
Interests
- Exploring global mixology trends, - Wine and food pairing research, - Hospitality industry innovations, - Community event planning
Accomplishments
- - Increased beverage sales by 22% at Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant (2024).
- - Reduced service errors by 18% at Mercando Mexican Kitchen (2021).
- - Boosted guest satisfaction by 25% at Milan Concepts (2018).
- - Achieved 100% health inspection compliance at Kempinski Djibouti (2023).
- - Drove revenue growth by 13% at Botanist Gin and Kitchen Bar (2020).
- Won "employee of the month" Award for being best sales number
- - Optimized supply costs by 17% at Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant (2023).
- - Improved service speed by 20% at Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant (2024).
- - Grew repeat patronage by 22% at Mercando Mexican Kitchen (2022).
- - Secured Employee of the Year at Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant (2023).
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Bartender
Adress Golf Marassi (Emaar Hospitality), Egypt
07.2025 - Current
Project Mangement
06-2025
Leadership
05-2025
Bartender-Assistant Bar Manager
Vogue Fine Dining Restaurant, Djibouti
11.2022 - 06.2025
Bar Supervisor/Wine Sommelier
Mercando Mexican Kitchen, Botanica Gin and Kitchen Bar, Watering Hole USA Embassy Residentials by JIT Food Library
02.2019 - 11.2022
Waitress
Islands Dishes
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Gender and Development Studies
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ogande Girls High School
Master's Degree - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
KCA University