SHARIF JILO
Kilifi,30
Summary
A dedicated and guest-oriented bartender/ bar waiter with ability to make customers feel welcome in the restaurant. With great experience in fine dining and food handling aswell as identifying client needs. With great experience in identify client needs, physically Strong enough to lift 60 lbs and work for long hours as demanded by the operation. With great written and oral communication skills in English that helps me interact well with guest and team members
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Waiter
Prideinn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
01.2022 - Current
- Interacting with customers by taking their orders, making recommendations
- Providing them with accurate bills, serving them food and drinks
- Preparing drink orders according to specified recipes
- Providing Luxury Food & Beverage service to guests in a courteous and professional manner according to company and Forbes standards
- Ensuring all supplies are readily available before and during service
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and break-down of bar venues and pantries
- Maintaining equipment, supplies, goods and all work areas, reporting any issues to the mixologist
- Displaying good communication with leadership and between outlets in order to ensure guest services exceeds their expectations
- Maintaining an extensive knowledge of all menus, including inclusive, signature and reserve
- Processing payments, and supplying them with whatever they need in a timely manner
- Handling multiple tables and tasks in an efficient manner
- Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as preparing ingredients and restocking items, such as straws, napkins, etc
Bar Server
Pride Inn Five Star Hotel
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Taking inventory of supplies and ingredients
- Checking identification to ensure customers are the proper age to purchase alcoholic beverages
- Standing, walking and carrying heavy trays of food and drinks
- Filling in as dishwasher during vacations and as needed
- Decorating tables and VIP sections
- Servicing of drinks, cocktails and food in a busy, members only VIP environment
Bartender/Mixologist
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Crafting special drinks and cocktails menu items for seasonal offerings
- Preparing custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients
- Serve guests in a courteous and helpful manner
- Ensure that the assigned station is set up to company and hygiene standards
- Confidently explain and recommend selections to the guests
- Follow the instructions of the Chief Mixologist and make sure that all the guests are greeted and seated as they enter the Bar
- Attend meetings with superiors regarding the job or the ship life
- Clear guests' tables and bar counters correctly at all times
- Learning about food and beverages, such as wine, beer, and cocktails
Education
Certificate - Mixologist
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL
High Diploma School - undefined
CHANGAMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
MWAKWALA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Skills
Communication skills
High volume dining
Physically fit and flexible
Up-selling techniques
Bartender
Cash handling
Mixology Techniques
Accomplishments
- Recognized as the employee of the month at Prideinn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa Kenya
- Awarded as the Mixologist of the Year at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Kenya
Personal Information
Gender: Not specified
Training
- Enhanced Selling abilities and Service techniques
- Basic Product and Brand Knowledge
- Cocktail & Shooter recipes & Production Method
- Responsible alcoholic service & Practical beverage service experience
Timeline
Bar Waiter
Prideinn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
01.2022 - Current
Bar Server
Pride Inn Five Star Hotel
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bartender/Mixologist
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
02.2018 - 11.2021
Certificate - Mixologist
NAIROBI BAR SCHOOL
High Diploma School - undefined
CHANGAMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
MWAKWALA PRIMARY SCHOOL