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GAURAV SINGH RAWAT

GAURAV SINGH RAWAT

united Arab emirates

Summary


Motivated bartender with 9 years of experience, recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bartender

Soon Izakaya (Japanese Cuisine)
02.2025 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Ensured compliance with local alcohol regulations and company policies, maintaining a safe and responsible environment for all patrons.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Supervised bar staff, maintaining a professional and productive work environment conducive to excellent service delivery.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing comprehensive training on mixology techniques and best practices.
  • Mentored junior bartenders in advanced mixology skills, facilitating their professional development within the industry.

HEAD BARTENDER

FLAVORS GRILL
05.2022 - 12.2024

  • Assisting Other Bar And Service Staff, and managing and coordinating the bartending staff, including scheduling, training and performance evaluation
  • Performed Daily Inventory Audits And Supplying Order from mmi and African eastern
  • Assisted in menu development, considering current trends and customer preferences
  • Scheduled shifts for staff members for efficient operation of the bar
  • Managed cash flow, ensuring correct transaction procedures were followed
  • Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism
  • Ordered supplies keeping optimum stock levels, avoiding overstocking or under-stocking situations
  • Implemented new cocktail recipes, sparking interest amongst regular customers
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by managing bar operations efficiently
  • Mentored junior bartenders in mixology best practices
  • Signature cocktail invention

SENIOR BARTENDER

RAMEE DREAM (CAVO RESTAURANT)
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Raised profitability through strategic upselling techniques
  • Managed a team of junior bartenders for efficient service
  • Enhanced customer experience through expert knowledge of spirits, wines and beers
  • Developed new cocktail recipes to enhance the menu selection
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary
  • Set effective employee schedules, maintaining full coverage at peak times and minimising labour costs

BARTENDER

RUMBA LATTINA (MAXICAN CUSINE)
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience
  • Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained
  • Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service
  • Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure


BARTENDER

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL PUNE
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business
  • Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service
  • Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours
  • Assisted in menu planning offering innovative ideas based on popular preferences

ASSIST. BARTENDER

CLASSIC ROCK CAFÉ
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service
  • Keeping bar safe and tidy
  • Managing the bar counter and preparing all dehydrate and fresh garnish

Education

ITI Welder - Gas And Ele

Bartending Course - Beverage management

FLAIR MANIA BARTENDING ACADEMY

12th - undefined

GOVT. INTER COLLEGE

Skills

  • Flaring Skills
  • Mixing Skills
  • Inventory management
  • Customer Service
  • Bar Management
  • Self Motivated
  • Result Oriented
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Friendly Personality
  • Cocktail crafting
  • Cash handling
  • Staff training
  • Event planning
  • Beer and cellar management
  • Menu development
  • Bar staff mentoring
  • Wine and spirits knowledge
  • Signature cocktail invention
  • Cost control and budgeting
  • Event planning and execution
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Bar operations supervision
  • Menu design and curation
  • Cocktail development
  • Professional attitude
  • Team building

Languages

English
Hindi

Personal Information

Timeline

Head Bartender

Soon Izakaya (Japanese Cuisine)
02.2025 - Current

HEAD BARTENDER

FLAVORS GRILL
05.2022 - 12.2024

SENIOR BARTENDER

RAMEE DREAM (CAVO RESTAURANT)
10.2021 - 06.2022

BARTENDER

RUMBA LATTINA (MAXICAN CUSINE)
08.2016 - 05.2019

BARTENDER

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL PUNE
01.2016 - 08.2016

ASSIST. BARTENDER

CLASSIC ROCK CAFÉ
03.2015 - 12.2015

ITI Welder - Gas And Ele

12th - undefined

GOVT. INTER COLLEGE

Bartending Course - Beverage management

FLAIR MANIA BARTENDING ACADEMY

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