Hello, I'm Valdrin.

A highly motivated and confident Head Bartender with a passion to manage . Proven ability to create unique menus and drinks to the highest standard, while exceeding expectations in customer experience. Seven years multi-site experience.

EXPERIENCE 1 OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT UKIYO -CO-OWNER/HEAD BARTENDER • Created a cocktail menu with signature cocktails for the bar. • Support all aspects of the bar operations in line with company objectives. • Work with subordinates to meet store budgets weekly, monthly and annually. • Create schedules that are effective, where employees are offered training, and work-life balance is considered. • To lead and keep a high level of motivation within the bar. • Dealing with capability and conduct issues within the team. • Supervising shopfloor and maintaining a high level of customer service. • Review work procedures in accordance with the applicable Health and Safety measures. • Control product levels in the bar. Ordering and selecting stock. • Made ‘drinks specials’ daily. 2016 - OCTOBER 2021 BON VIVANT -HEAD BARTENDER • Inventing signature cocktails. • Managed the bar. • Focused on influencing cocktail culture in the capital of Kosova. • Training and developing the team. SEPTEMBER 2016 - 2018 BON VIVANT - BARTENDER • Received beverage orders from waiting staff. • Poured cocktails according to the specifications. • Weekly stock counts. • Counted all servers deposits at the end of shifts to ensure numbers matched. Cashing up the money on the tills, and operating the till system. • Handled employee wages. 2015 - SEPTEMBER 2016 BON VIVANT - BACK BAR • Tasked with creating garnishes. • Stocking up the inventory. • Washing and polishing glasses. • Dealing the suppliers and deliveries. check out some of my work @valdrinngovori on instagram.

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