Curriculum Vitae

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To join a company that offers me a stable and positive atmosphere and inspires me to enhance and therefore to innovate the work culture for the betterment of all parties concerned. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

OB Café (Food Truck)

Abu Dhabi City, UAE

Café Supervisor cum Barista

Dec. 31, 2018 – up to present

Duties & Responsibilities

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Greet customers as they coming.

Recommending the in-house beverages that we serve

Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios) Prepare beverages following recipes

Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards) Keep the bar area clean

Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates

Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs Comply with health and safety regulations

Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Knowledge of sanitation regulations

Flexibility to work various shift

Basic math skills

Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

Xtreme Catering & Hospitality

Mussafah, M-44, Abu Dhabi City

Food & Beverage Supervisor cum Barista

July 26, 2015 – Nov. 22, 2018

Duties & Responsibilities

- Responsible for planning and supervising food service for special groups and gatherings, such as banquets, receptions, coffee hours, conference luncheons, and dinners.

- Ensures that the staff is working together as a team.

- Communicating with guests and other employees or departments.

- Ensure guest needs are met; responding to and trying to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements.

- Setting up banquet area/ room.

- Ensuring cleanliness and proper set up of furniture/ equipment.

- Inspecting and maintaining table set-ups for cleanliness and neatness

- Handling agreements as per group requirements and company standards.

- Responsible for resolving any conflicts/ problems related to on floor arrangements.

- Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering, including meeting with clients, service activities, sanitation, and fiscal responsibilities.

- Work with management and staff to ensure cost effective pricing and generate positive revenue from events.

- Supervise staff during all aspects of catered events to ensure high quality service standards and presentations are met.

- Meet with clients to coordinate event-specific details and special requests and develop plan to fulfill or exceed client’s expectations.

- Use information on function sheets to coordinate food and beverage services for scheduled events.

- Provide and communicate a layout/ diagram of catering events, including details of table service.

- Maintain high sanitation and safety standards in all catering storage rooms and other catering areas.

- Control all labor schedules in accordance with budgeted costs.

- Acquire and maintain knowledge of current food and catering trends.

- Maintain proper stock level of all catering equipment

- Related duties as assigned.

Essential Food Safety

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Telephone Techniques

Wine Training

Whiskey Training

Vodka Training

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Contact No: 050 – 2595368

Address: Salam St,Abu Dhabi City, UAE

Email: adf2m2@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Gilson Jimenez Ariola

Date of Birth: March 11, 1978

Place of Birth: Pasay City

Height: 5’7”

Weight: 180 lbs

Religion: Christian

Sex: Male

Civil Status: Married

Citizenship: Filipino

Visa Status: Employment

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Decision making, critical thinking.

• Self-motivated, initiative, maintains a high

level of energy.

• Accuracy and Attention to details.

• Tolerant and flexible, adjusts to different

situations.

• Organization and prioritization skills.

• Problem analysis, use of judgment and

ability to solve problems efficiently.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Tertiary: Institute Creative Computer Tech.

Course

: Micro Computer System

Technician

2yrs Course, Graduated

1995 - 1997

SPECIAL SKILLS

Swimming, Reading books, Surfing net,

driving

SEMINARS ATTENDED

WAITER/CAFÉ SUPERVISOR cum BARISTA

Ocean’s Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant

(Le Royal Meridien Hotel)

Khalifa St. Abu Dhabi UAE

Bartender/Barista/ Bar Assistant cum Waiter

February 18, 2007 – June 25, 2014

Duties & Responsibilities

Waiter cum Bartender/Barista/ Bar Assistant

- Check identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.

- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.

- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.

- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons

- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.

- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.

- Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.

- Order or requisition liquors and supplies.

- Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.

- Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar..

- Prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats CERTIFICATION and REFERENCES - Available upon request

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