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: ******.*************@*****.***
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