Hi, I’m
PRAVEEN SHEKHARA
RAS AL KHAIMA,UAE
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hilton HotelsRAS AL KHAIMA, UAE
Flair bartender
2022.12 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Oversaw bar recordkeeping and stocktaking for organised and profitable operations.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Interacted with customers to understand preferences and tailor beverage recommendations.
- Followed food safety and hygiene requirements to protect guests.
- Built and maintained displays of spirits, enticing guests to make purchases.
- Monitored and audited inventory, promptly reordering low-stock supplies to avoid shortages.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
ILLUSION CLUBHASSAN, INDIA
HEAD BARTENDER
2021.03 - 2022.11 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Prepared ingredients and garnishes for cocktails and signature bar drinks.
- Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
DOUBLE BARREL BREW PUBMYSORE , INDIA
Flair bartender
2020.02 - 2021.01 (11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked with bar management to implement and enforce responsible drinking practices.
- Upsold premium and specialty drinks to increase sales.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Followed food safety and hygiene requirements to protect guests.
- Created range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks for establishment guests.
- Monitored and managed bar supplies to minimise wastage and optimise cost-effectiveness.
DASH PUBCHENNAI, INDIA
BARTENDER
2018.12 - 2020.01 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Tapped and attached new kegs, avoiding disruptions in supply for patrons.
- Created range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks for establishment guests.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
Education
CHENNAIS AMIRTHA HOTEL MANAGEMENTINDIA. CHENNAI
Diploma of Education from DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY
2015.03 - 2018.08 (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Beverage service
- Spirits, beer and wine knowledge
- Cocktail design
- Cocktail list development
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Creative mixology
- Premium spirits & mixology
- Inventory control
Languages
ENGLISH .HINDI.TAMIL.KANNADA.
Upper intermediate
B2
Affiliations
- creating new cocktails .work flair.
Accomplishments
1.Hilton team member bartender competition i won the first place
2.pinacolada competition IN UAE 77TH POSITION
3.world class uae bartender .top 75 th position
4.2024 Hilton bartender competition i won 2 position
Timeline
Flair bartender
Hilton Hotels
2022.12 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
HEAD BARTENDER
ILLUSION CLUB
2021.03 - 2022.11 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Flair bartender
DOUBLE BARREL BREW PUB
2020.02 - 2021.01 (11 education.months_Label)
BARTENDER
DASH PUB
2018.12 - 2020.01 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
CHENNAIS AMIRTHA HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Diploma of Education from DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY
2015.03 - 2018.08 (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)