Hello, I'm Gary.
Self-motivated South African/English bartender with a love for creating new and exciting cocktails. Friendly, social and engaging while maintaining constant professionslism. Easy-going yet always looking to improve my hospitality skills.
After growing up in Malawi and spending my teenage years in South Africa I moved to England and began my bar-tending career there whilst attending university. The diverse cultures I experienced growing up has made it much easier to communicate with the multinational customer base often found in the hospitality industry. After completing my degree in Marketing & Business Management I began bar-tending full time in bars ranging from 5* fine dining restaurants to casual beach bars. Currently working in Spain and excited to find amazing bar-tending opportunities throughout the world. The wide range of bar-tending jobs gives me the flexibility to adapt to the required company ethos and varied service standards in the industry.
Education
European Bartender School Kos International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - Jun 2015
De Montfort University online Marketing Management - Aug 2012
Work experience
Huntingdon Marriott Hotel - Huntingdon Marriott Hotel Food and Beverage Supervisor, Sept. 1, 2019 - Jan. 1, 2016
Kasbah - Sant Antoni, Spain Bartender, May 1, 2019 - None
Long Street Backpackers - Long Street Backpackers Assistant General Manager, Feb. 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
The Vineyard - The Vineyard Bar Manager, Sept. 1, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2019
Merrett Logging - Mount Gambier, Australia Operations Manager, May 1, 2018 - Aug. 1, 2018
Marriot Hotel Resort and Spa Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast, Australia Bar Attendant, Sept. 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Big Mouth - St Kilda, Australia Bartender, Jan. 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
The Loaded Dog - Leicester, England Cook/Bartender, Sept. 1, 2016 - Dec. 1, 2017
Hotel Maiyango - Leicester, England Hotel Supervisor/Head Bartender, Aug. 1, 2015 - Sept. 1, 2016
