Looking for Bar workWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a job in the Hospitality sector, preferably Bar work. What nationality are you? I am British What languages do you speak (and at what level)? My native tongue in English but I am currently teaching myself Spanish. I will be honest and say that so far I only know enough to get by on holiday but hope to keep improving. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I would love to work in Gibraltar as I lived there when I was younger and after visiting there this month I felt drawn to the place. It always was and still is an interesting, peaceful and wonderfully multi-cultural society which you would be hard pushed to find elsewhere. What countries have you worked in? Only the UK. What countries do you have a visa to work in? Europe, as I hold a British Passport. What field do you currently work in? I am currently a Bar Manager. What fields have you worked in before? I have varied experience ranging from Administrative roles to Bar and Waitress work. I also worked for a short time in a shop while still in education, and I helped my parents run their Guest House for six months. What qualifications do you hold? 9 Gcse's and 2 'A' Levels Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I think both are important. Whilst some jobs can obviously depend on the employee having formal education and training it can be more beneficial in certain trades to work your way up from the bottom, thus ensuring you understand the business inside out. Describe the benefits of working with others It improves your social skills, understanding of others and your patience for others. It can also ensure work can be a more enjoyable place to be if you work well with others Describe the benefits of working alone It can sometimes give you the space you need to to complete a job without interruption or distractions. It can also help you improve your own time management skills. What was your worst working experience? I worked for a firm called Help Hire for roughly two weeks (not included on my C.V.) before I walked out. I found the company slightly immoral and the management quite unsupportive. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Always be honest with both your employers and your colleagues/ employees. What unique skills do you have? I think my social skills and my ability to work well with others even in difficult situations helps me to stand out from others. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working in a friendly but busy Bar/ restaurant/ Club and being part of a great team. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Meeting different people on a regular basis but still maintaining a good relationship with the customers who use the establishment regularly, meaning every day differs slightly. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? When quite periods occur, although they can be useful for getting certain jobs done which can prove difficult when you have a full Bar. Where do you see yourself in two years time? Hopefully well established in the Gibraltar's community, working for a good firm and if possible working my way up through the company. How can potential employers contact you? 240 High Street Batheaston Bath BA1 7QZ Phone: +447972789830 E-mail: kez@email.com Kerrie Roberts Personal Information Nationality: British Date of Birth: 18/03/1982 Education 1998 Ralph Allen Senior School, Bath GCSE English Language and Literature – B GCSE Double Science- C GCSE Mathematics - C GSCE Business Studies – C GSCE French – C GSCE Textiles – C GCSE Geography – D 2000 Ralph Allen Senior School, Bath ‘A’ Level English Language – D ‘A’ Level General Studies - D Professional experience White Lion Public House August 2010 Royal British Legion Feb 2009- July 2010 Bar Manager The job is fairly similar to what I have done in the past as Bar Manager but with a very different clientele. I am still in charge of making sure the stock is ordered, maintained and rotated and the Pub is clean and tidy making it a safe and enjoyable place to be. Bar Manager Much the same role as FILO’s I am responsible for the day to day running of the club including ordering and rotating stock, cellar management, and managing both the bar staff, and the cleaner. It is also my responsibility to cash up the till at the end of each shift and at the end of each week ensuring the money is all correct and accounted for and paying the bar staff. I work closely with the Committee to ensure the club runs smoothly, waste is kept at a minimum and the members are happy. I also get involved in organizing events that wil bring extra custom in to the club. George and Dragon / White Lion Dec 2008 – Feb 2009 Bar staff After leaving FILO’s I worked in both the George and Dragon in Batheaston where I was often entrusted to lock up at the end of the shift and in The White Lion in Batheaston where I was expected to lock the till away, close and lock the pub, and pay myself at the end of the night First in Last Out Jan 2008 – Dec 2008 Bar Manager My position as Bar Manager included the day to day running of the pub such as cleaning, serving customers, ordering and maintaining levels of stock, changing barrels and optics, hiring and paying staff, cashing up the till at the end of each shift and doing the weekly cashing up ensuring the money and paperwork were correct. It was also my responsibility to liaise with the Landlord and the Lease holder regarding ideas such as live music, pool competitions and theme nights and to be actively involved in setting up upcoming events and ensuring they ran smoothly. Temping for various companies February 2007 – January 2008 Temp During this time I found work temping for Bath Council and worked temporarily for St Martins Hospital both in an administrative role. During this time I also worked part time behind the bar in the Ram in Widcombe. Platinum Renault 06/11/06 – 17/01/07 Sales Administrator Acting as the administrator for the garage I was responsible for ensuring all paper work was up together, cars were taxed and insurance was valid. I would bring cars into stock and invoice them when sold. I answered the phone to customers and dealt with all other departments especially accounts. I would have to ensure that all files were up together and legal according to FSA rulings. Ministry of Defence 28/02/05 – 21/08/06 Band E1, Customer Service Working for the Pay and Personnel Agency, who pay the M.O.D civilians. Primarily answering the phone to MOD civilians and third parties such as solicitors, letting agencies and other government departments. I was also responsible for providing written advice via letter and e-mail. Other responsibilities included advising Personnel officers and managers on staff issues such as absence, salary and working conditions. For which I needed to know and understand MOD rules and regulations and where they could be accessed on the intranet. I was also completing my European Computer Driving License of which I have finished half. I left as I did not feel I was being challenged. After a year and a half I still had not been trained fully, except for what I had either trained myself in or taken it upon my self to ask colleagues to train me before and after the phone lines were open. J.D. Wetherspoons 18/07/04 – 28/02/05 Bar and Kitchen member Serving behind the bar and working shifts in the kitchen Blairgowrie Guest House 10/01/04 – 18/07/04 General assistant I helped run my parents Guest House, I booked in and greeted guests and helped with the general upkeep of the house. This included all aspects of running the business from cleaning rooms and looking after guests to taking money and keeping all stocks replenished. I also helped design the website for the business. Department of Work and Pensions 12/03/01- 09/01/04 Administrative Officer Worked in the Benefits Agency as the first point of contact, on a face to face and telephone basis. Advising customers which benefits they may be entitled to, and providing help with the completion of forms and applications. When necessary I would have to deal with pension and bereavement queries, most of which would require a lengthy interview due to the circumstances. I had to deal with a range of different people, a lot of whom had drink or drug addictions and could turn violent or abusive. Also I arranged and completed interviews for people that needed to obtain a National Insurance number to be able to work and claim in the UK. The interview would have to cover exactly why they were in the country, proof of accommodation and work if applicable. I would often have to contact the home office, landlords and employers to confirm the information provided. I left due to a close family bereavement after which my parents needed assistance running their business. Co-Operative Stores Summer 1998 – 12/03/01 Assistant Manager Worked as a shop assistant until I had finished my ‘A’ Levels serving customers and replenishing stock. I was then promoted to assistant Manager where I was responsible for ordering stock, managing money and dealing with staff issues such as appraisals, finding cover for absences and supervising staff on my shifts. Interests and Hobbies I am currently teaching myself Spanish and aim to complete a Management NVQ this year as well as taking the test needed to obtain my Personal Licence. | 
