Antonio Orofino
Londra
Summary
Dynamic Head Bartender and Manager who loves and is passionate for this job. Customer-focused manager, anticipating guest needs, maintaining glassware stock and bar inventory designing new drinks to attract customers. Action-oriented mentor leading bar staff in routine maintenance and service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Soho House
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Restaurant Manager
Night Owl
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Supervised and coordinated team to provide guidance and support and maximize performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Head Bartender
Soho House
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
Bartender
Soho House
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Bartender
Samanà Cocktail Bar
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Education
High School Diploma -
I.P.P.S.E.O.A. Margherita Di Savoia
Margherita Di Savoia, Italy06.2016
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Taking Inventory and cost control
- Liquor Law Compliance and bartending license
- Daily Reports
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Drinks Service, attentive service and guest satisfaction
- High-Volume Environments
- Wine and Liquor Knowledge
- Mixed Drinks Preparations
- Knowledge of Spirits
- Cocktail List Development and new cocktail creation
- Private Events and Catering
Timeline
Bartender
Soho House
06.2024 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Night Owl
02.2023 - 05.2024
Head Bartender
Soho House
03.2020 - 01.2023
Bartender
Soho House
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Samanà Cocktail Bar
04.2015 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
I.P.P.S.E.O.A. Margherita Di Savoia
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