As well as general duties as a bartender and table waiter, I act as a shift supervisor, and assist the manager with staff rotas, ordering inventory, producing promo materials and maintaining social media presence.

Bartender in a micro pub specialising in craft beer. Skills specific to this role include managing cellar equipment (tapping and handling cask ales, line cleaning, monitoring and changing gas, and general maintenance) and liaising with live music acts, with two intimate acoustic gigs per week, and an open mic night hosted by local performers.

I assumed several roles within the hospitality department at the bar/restaurant of a busy theatre, including bartender, barista, waiter and event host.The job required me to work quickly and to strict timings, often switching duties as required and problem solving on the fly. Working as part of a large team was of the essence at Q Theatre, and with a diverse schedule of events throughout the year, flexibility and adaptability was key to providing an award-winning customer experience… Show more I assumed several roles within the hospitality department at the bar/restaurant of a busy theatre, including bartender, barista, waiter and event host.The job required me to work quickly and to strict timings, often switching duties as required and problem solving on the fly. Working as part of a large team was of the essence at Q Theatre, and with a diverse schedule of events throughout the year, flexibility and adaptability was key to providing an award-winning customer experience, and the time I spent working at Q put the entire breadth of my hospitality skills to the test. Show less

I worked primarily as a table waiter at an upmarket cafe in the central business district of Auckland. It was my job to take orders at the till, and deliver food and beverages as quickly as possible to busy customers, as well as maintaining a clean and safe cafe floor and kitchen.I also assisted the head barista on the coffee machine during peak times, from which I gained a lot of experience making coffees.

I lived on-site at a medium-sized pub and live performance venue on the bustling, vibrant Karangahape Road. My duties included serving food and drinks and maintaining great rapport with customers and performers alike, maintaining clean and safe bar and floor areas, training and supervising less experienced staff.As a key holder, at the end of the business day I would manage the small team to perform a full clean-down of the venue, cash up, and ensure the pub was locked and alarmed for… Show more I lived on-site at a medium-sized pub and live performance venue on the bustling, vibrant Karangahape Road. My duties included serving food and drinks and maintaining great rapport with customers and performers alike, maintaining clean and safe bar and floor areas, training and supervising less experienced staff.As a key holder, at the end of the business day I would manage the small team to perform a full clean-down of the venue, cash up, and ensure the pub was locked and alarmed for the night; and as on-site staff, it was my responsibility to be the first response to any alerts from downstairs in the pub, or from the off-site manager/business owner.After my job ended, I continued to live at the venue until I left New Zealand in February 2017, and it was a wonderful home for myself and the other on-site staff. I took away from this job many good memories, and lifelong friends in co-workers, customers, performers, and neighbours. Show less