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JJuuko Steven

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Friendly and approachable, always ready to engage with customers and create welcoming atmosphere. Skilled at multitasking, handling various tasks efficiently under pressure while maintaining cheerful demeanor. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction. Reliable and eager to learn, with commitment to contributing positively to team.

Hardworking [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience serving customers favourite drinks in busy environments. Multitasks well to handle high tempo work and keep customers satisfied. Versed in stock ordering, money handling and health and safety requirements.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Mccafferty’s bar
Dubai, UAE
04.2024 - I currently work here
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing wastage and increasing profitability by 15%.
  • Designed and implemented seasonal cocktail menus, boosting sales by 20% during peak seasons.
  • Mastered over 50 cocktail recipes, delivering consistent quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared garnishes before service to decorate and create picturesque cocktails.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders to bar patrons.
  • Kept supply of snacks and food items at bar to serve customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints with diplomacy, preserving the establishment's reputation for excellence.
  • Mixed cocktail ingredients using shakers, blenders and ice-crushers.
  • Prepared ingredients and mixed special cocktails for customers using alcoholic or non-alcoholic bases.
  • Trained new staff on bar operations, cocktail preparation, and customer service standards.
  • Collected customer payments and balanced receipts daily to maintain accurate totals.
  • Removed empty kegs, tapped new kegs and attached supply lines.
  • Verified customer age using official government identifications prior to serving alcohol.
  • Managed bar inventory, conducted stock takes, and placed orders to maintain optimal supplies.
  • Successfully managed high-volume shifts, serving up to 200 customers without compromising service quality.
  • Assisted with stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
  • Kept bar stocked and organised for easy access and quick service to customers.

Took customer orders and prepared drinks following best practices for each type.

Waiter

Night jar coffee roasters
Dubai, UAE
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Greeted new customers, answered initial questions and took drink orders.
  • Greeted new customers and offered immediate seating assistance.
  • Took accurate food and beverage orders, relaying specific dietary requests to kitchen staff to meet diverse customer needs.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
  • Removed discarded trash and used dishes from customer tables.
  • Processed payments accurately, handling cash, card transactions, and splitting bills as requested by customers.
  • Presented menus, explained daily specials, and made recommendations based on customer preferences to enhance dining experiences.
  • Assisted in setting up the dining area for service, including table arrangement and decoration to create an inviting environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operation and quick resolution of any service delays.
  • Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

Food Runner

Mccafferty’s bar
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
  • Removed dirty dishes, glasses and cutlery from tables after customer use.
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Delivered food orders from kitchen to tables promptly, maintaining optimal food temperature and quality.
  • Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimise service delays.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Laid tables with clean cutlery, crockery and glassware throughout sittings.
  • Stayed up to date in menu developments by attending staff meetings and reading menus.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
  • Polished bar glasses and cutlery, maintaining excellent bar presentation.
  • Helped bar staff prepare garnishes and restock inventory before service.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Business

Lady Valeria and vocational
Uganda
05.2019 - 01.2020

A-Levels - Arts

Bishop Nankyama memorial college
Uganda
03.2013 - 01.2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Cocktail preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Food safety compliance
  • Upselling techniques
  • Adaptable problem solving
  • Positive attitude
  • Communication
  • Patience with customers
  • Stock rotation
  • Bar equipment maintenance
  • Food safety understanding
  • Safe food handling
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Memory retention
  • Coffee and tea knowledge
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Beverage upselling
  • Food running

Certification

  • Chartered [Area of certification]

Timeline

Bartender

Mccafferty’s bar
04.2024 - I currently work here

Waiter

Night jar coffee roasters
03.2023 - 04.2024

Food Runner

Mccafferty’s bar
05.2022 - 03.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Business

Lady Valeria and vocational
05.2019 - 01.2020

A-Levels - Arts

Bishop Nankyama memorial college
03.2013 - 01.2018
JJuuko Steven