WASEEM KHAN
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic bar professional with 6+ years of extensive experience , excelling in cocktail development and customer service. Proven track record in boosting sales through innovative promotions and staff training. Adept in inventory control and POS systems, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with hygiene standards. Recognized for enhancing guest experiences and driving revenue growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Captain
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain
03.2025 - Current
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Head Bartender
Westin and Le Meridien
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Howdy Lounge
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Bartender
Hyatt Centric Bangalore
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
Bartender
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
Barback
Vivanta By Taj
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fledge Institute of Aviation And Hospitality
Bangalore10-2018
High School Diploma -
Stracey Memorial P.U College
Bangalore03-2017
Skills
- POS system
- Hygiene standards
- ServSafe compliance
- Cocktail development
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Supervisory experience
- Wine and liquor expertise
Certification
- Cocktail Creations - European school of Bartending
- Bar Smarts - Pernod Ricard U.S.A
- HACCP
Timeline
Bar Captain
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain
03.2025 - Current
Head Bartender
Westin and Le Meridien
06.2023 - 12.2024
Bartender
Howdy Lounge
07.2022 - 06.2023
Bartender
Hyatt Centric Bangalore
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bartender
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore
07.2019 - 06.2021
Barback
Vivanta By Taj
10.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Fledge Institute of Aviation And Hospitality
High School Diploma -
Stracey Memorial P.U College
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