CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Genre: Male

Nationality: Romanian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014 – present

A CAFE BAR from Bucharest

Cocktail bartender and barista

DUTIES:

– helping guests in selecting menu items

– tracking record of taking and delivering orders quickly

– preparing and serving drinks and beverages to patrons following regular recipes

2012 2014

ANDANTE RESTAURANT, Bucharest

Cocktail bartender and barista

DUTIES:

– mixing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers

– following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages

– monitoring the intake of alcohol by guests, and prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated

– checking a customer’s identification to confirm that they are legally able to consume alcohol

– taking beverage orders from guests standing at the bar

2010 jul – 2014 jul

THE WHITE CLUB, Bucharest

Cocktail bartender / head bartender

DUTIES:

– managing the bar inventory

– keeping track of wines, beers, liquors, and other supplies and ordering more when they are running low

– setting up the bar, side stations, side tables and displays

– collect money and give change for drinks served

– looking after the safety of customers whilst they are the bar

– opening and closing the bar

2008 nov – 2010 jul

CAFFE PASCUCCI SHOP, Bucharest

Barista and cocktail bartender

DUTIES:

– serving brewed coffee and ask for feedback

– creating, preparing and mixing drinks that exceed guest expectations.

– keeping the bar organized, stocked and cleaned

– cleaning the bar area and glassware

– engaging the guests in conversation

2007 may – 2008 nov THE TURABO CAFÉ, Bucharest

barista and cocktail bartender / shift supervisor

DUTIES:

– creating beverage lists, menus and drink promotions

– operating register and verification machines

– ordering required liquor and supplies

– serving those guests who are first in the bar queue

– avoiding under-pouring and over-pouring drinks

– checking back with customer in a timely manner

– encouraging more bar sales through smart product placement

2006 jun – 2007 jun

IO ESPRESSO COFFEE BAR, Bucharest

Cocktail bartender and barista

DUTIES:

– displaying bottled goods and glasses to make smart look

– slicing and pitting fruit for garnishes

– knowledge of seasonal and popular drinks

– advising guests on their choice of champagnes, spirits, beers, whiskies and brandies.

– keeping the bar organized, stocked and cleaned

– entertaining guests by spinning bottles and setting drinks on fire

– preparing international cocktails, long drinks and mixers

2005 oct – 2006 jun

COLORS ENTERPRISES GROUP SRL, Bucharest

Barista

DUTIES:

– provide customers with information on popular coffee blends

– educate customers about the history of each coffee blend when inquired

– brewing coffee per instructions while ensuring that each brew conforms to the standards set by the location

– offering customers demonstrations using brewing equipment

– making sure that coffee brewing equipment is cleaned, sanitized and maintained properly on a constant basis

– making sure that coffee blends are stored in a safe manner

– restocking the bar when necessary

2004 sept – 2005 sept COLUMBIA SRL, Bucharest

bartender

DUTIES :

– observing customers as they enter the bar area

– interacted with patrons in a professional, welcoming, and hospitable manner

– responsible for serving drinks to customer in a friendly and helpful manner

– ensuring that the float is correct at the beginning and end of a shift

– keeping the bar organized, stocked and cleaned

– sanitising bar equipment

2004 may – 2004 sept HIPARION DISTRIBUTION SRL, Bucharest

invoice book

DUTIES:

– entering invoice information into computer databases

– identifying accounting discrepancies and bringing them to the management’s attention

– matching order forms with invoices

2002 oct – 2003 jun ROMANIAN PARCEL DISTRIBUTION, Bucharest

courier

DUTIES:

– collecting the program of pick-up points and delivery addresses

– planning routes and sorted packages into order of dropping-off points

– signing for packages and took signatures at the time of delivery

– defining the quickest route to delivery addresses

2000 jul – 2001 aug ROMSYS SA, Bucharest

Secretary

DUTIES:

– handling routine correspondence

– answering incoming phone calls

– examining correspondence and reply as instructed

– receive telephone calls and direct as and where necessary

– preparing letters for administrators and staff

– collecting, compilling, arranging and retaining reports, records, files and data

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2002 – 2006 THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, The University of Bucharest

-I studied the Ukrainian and the English languages

1996 – 2000 DANTE ALIGHIERI HIGHSCHOOL, Bucharest

-I studied the French and the English languages

DIPLOMAS

2010 Bartender diploma

Sc CEPECOM, Bucharest

2010 Barista diploma

Exquisite Bar Solutions, sponsored by Illy Cafe

SKILLS/ ABILITIES Committed to the assigned task

Consistency to skills improving

Responsible

Serious

Professional attitude

Easy-going

Special talent for adapting to different personalities of guests and co-workers without losing attention

Superb attention to detail

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENGLISH – fluent (speaking, reading, writing)

UKRAINIAN – advanced (speaking, reading, writing)

FRENCH – medium (speaking, reading, writing)

ITALIAN – medium (speaking, rweading, writnig)

JAPANESE – beginner

COMPUTER SKILLS POS System, MS Office – Word, Excel,

Internet, Email