Hello, I'm Erdal.

My name is Erdal. I am an honest, reliable and self motivated individual looking for work in the bar industry. I have been in the industry already for 10 years and I’m always looking to improve my skills in bartending.

Professional Summary Honest, reliable, and highly self-motivated bartender with nearly 10 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments, including a supervisory role at a major international airport. Proven ability to lead large teams, perform consistently under pressure, and maintain excellent customer relationships. Strong mixology background supported by international bartender training. Native Turkish speaker, fluent in Swedish and English, with solid intercultural communication skills. Key Skills ● Bartending & Mixology ● High-volume service ● Team leadership & supervision ● Customer service excellence ● Working under pressure ● Cocktail menu knowledge ● Fast learner & adaptability ● Time management Professional Experience Senior Bartender / Staff Supervisor HMS Host – Skavsta Airport, Sweden 2011 – 2022 2/3 ● Supervised and coordinated a team of up to 30 staff members across bar, kitchen and floor operations. ● Ensured smooth daily operations in a high-traffic international airport environment. ● Maintained high service standards during peak hours and stressful conditions. ● Provided friendly, efficient, and professional customer service at all times. Bartender O’Leary’s Bar and Restaurant 2018 – 2019 ● Worked in a fast-paced and high-energy bar environment. ● Followed strict service schedules and operational procedures. ● Quickly learned and executed new cocktail recipes from frequently changing menus. ● Delivered consistent service quality during busy shifts. Education & Professional Training European Bartender School - Advanced Bartender Course Barcelona, 2026 (booked) ● Advanced mixology techniques ● Cocktail history and ingredient knowledge ● Menu design tailored to clientele European Bartender School - International Bartender Course Kos, 2019 ● Comprehensive bartender training covering cocktails, flair bartending, hospitality and bar management theory European Bartender School - Mixology Course Kos, 2018 ● Fundamentals of mixology and cocktail preparation European Bartender School - Flair Bartending Course Kos, 2018 ● Basics of flair bartending ● Certified Yellow Grade Flair Bartender 3/3 Language Proficiency ● Turkish: Native ● Swedish: Fluent ● English: Fluent Additional Information ● Valid driving license ● Flexible and willing to relocate or commute ● References available upon request