I am looking for bar work in monacoWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for full time Bar / Restaraunt jobs in Monaco What nationality are you? I am a White British Male What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I am able to speak convosational German after picking the language up when i worked in Austria for almost a year. I learnt French at GCSE but is fairly basic but i find it fairly easy to pick up new languages. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am looking to work in MONACO as i feel this is a great place to kick off my carreer in the Hotel & Catering industry. I would also like to learn a new language and see the different life style / culture whilst living over there. What countries have you worked in? In the past i have worked in Italy where i was a holiday courier working for Holiday break on Lake Garda. I was on the lake for 4 months when I moved oner to Austria where i rented a small bar in Bruck village just outside Zell em See. I had the bar open throughout the winter season before i came back to England. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I currently have no visa, but would be able to get one if needed What field do you currently work in? I am currently a chef in a bar / restaraunt in ben rydding (Leeds) I decided to take this oppertunity to learn about food and basically the kitchen side of the catering trade. I did not start chefing to carry it on a a carreer but to learn as much as i could so i know the all round aspect of the catering industry. What fields have you worked in before? I have always worked front of house where i started glass collecting at the age of 14 and quickly progressed to be able to run busy bars / restaraunts. I have currently been assistant manager of three different places, one of which i was promoted to general manager. At the age of 19 i succsessfully opened a small bar in Austria that i kept open through the winter season of 2006. Before i started chefing i was bar manager of a busy cocktail bar / restaraunt in Ilkley What qualifications do you hold? I have got 9 GCSEs that are all between A and D I am a personal liscence holder (BIIAB level 2 for personal liscence holders) I have passed a 1 day first aid course, and a 1 day fire safety course I have done 2 cella man courses through punch taverns brewery I have completed various matching food with wine courses I have completed 2 one day courses for coffee training and latte art I have passed various tests on COSHH (Control of substances hazardas to health) Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I believe formal education is needed to learn as much as you can. And be able to leave formal education been able to do maths and english and any other subjects you have learnt. I do strongly belive that everything you learn whilst working your way through life are the skills you will remember and use in the future to become successful. where as formal education should be learnt any way, its the skills you pick up on the way that will take you through life. Describe the benefits of working with others I personally enjoy working with others as its good to have a strong working team where you can share your skills and learn from others. I also enjoy keeping big teams motovated and excited about there jobs. Describe the benefits of working alone I feel the only real benefits you get from working alone is you are able to get your head down and get on with your work with no distractions. I tend to use my alone time to think of wyas to improve business. What was your worst working experience? I feel i have been very lucky with my working experiences as i have always enjoyed working from a young age. I have had jobs such as washing pots but i wouldnt express it as a bad experience just working your way to the top. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I have learnt many things in my carreer but i think one of the most important things i have learnt is to treat people the way you would expect to be treated. If you dont treat anyone the way you would expect, you will have a very poor team and no repect. What unique skills do you have? I am fantastic people and love making people smile which i am very good at. I am very hard working and thrive under pressure which i belive is a uniqe skill. i also have training in cocktail making and am great at throwning something togeter. I am able to use my head in any sort of circumstance and quickly come up with a conclusion. I am great at working in busy places as i am able to serve very fast and profesionaly. i am also able to hold three full pints in each hand. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Eventually i would love to own my own bar / restaraunt on the sea front in a nice hot country. I will keep working my hardest until this happens. Once it does, i will then be able to turn around and say 'I have made it' What are the most interesting aspects of your field? I feel in the bar / restaraunt trade there is always something to learn. If its from learning something about a different food to learning how to make a new cocktail or thinking of new ways to boost business. I also love meeting new people and i believe its a very good trade to do so. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I dont believe there are any 'least interesting' aspects. I look at the things that you would least like to do as working your way up. Where can you see yourself in 10 years? I believe in 10 years, i will have my own bar on the sea side that will be very successful. And possibly thinking about opening another bar somwhere else. How can potential employers contact you? I can be contacted by email - bennolson@yahoo.co.uk I can also be contacted by post - Ridgmont, Hollins Hill Baildon West yorkshire England BD17 7QW | 
