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Bartender

M. Atlas Kotan

Badhoevedorp

Summary

Customer-focused professional with experience in bar, café and restaurant operations. Skilled in guest services, reservation management, and issue resolution to ensure positive guest experiences. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and enhance overall customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and effective communication. Successfully maintained high levels of guest service quality during peak periods.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Manager

Ali Ocakbasi
Amsterdam
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Participated in meetings with upper management to discuss progress reports or operational updates.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent relations with customers.
  • Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy and submitted payroll information on a weekly basis.

Managing Bartender

Snob Bar
Amsterdam
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Restaurant Waiter

Heck's Café
Amsterdam
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted guests with making food and beverage selections.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

Head Barista

Zeynel Cilli
Ankara, Turkey
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
  • Managed coffee grinding and brewing equipment, performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Trained new baristas on proper preparation techniques for various coffee drinks.

Barista

Jon Joker Café
Eskisehir, Turkey
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
  • Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service during peak hours.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Anadolu University
Turkey

Bachelor of Arts - History

Hacettepe University
Turkey

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Mixology techniques
  • Shift scheduling
  • Conflict resolution

Languages

Turkish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Floor Manager

Ali Ocakbasi
05.2024 - 11.2024

Managing Bartender

Snob Bar
01.2024 - 05.2024

Restaurant Waiter

Heck's Café
04.2023 - 12.2023

Head Barista

Zeynel Cilli
03.2019 - 03.2022

Barista

Jon Joker Café
02.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Anadolu University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Hacettepe University
M. Atlas Kotan