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Education
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Software
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Certification
Interests
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Evangelos Loukas Alexiou

Bartender - Barista
Larissa,42

Summary

Motivated Barista Worker with exceptional social skills, interpersonal communication strengths and customer service background. Dedicated to following health, safety and eco-friendly guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Barista - Bartender

Zerikon Hellas, Mykonaki Hotel
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
  • Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Refilled and managed the breakfast buffet in an orderly manner, minimizing waiting time between refills and abiding by the health and safety regulations in handling food.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

Food Runner Promoted to Assistant Butler

Porto Zante Villas & Spa
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
  • Adhered strictly to food safety guidelines while handling and transporting food items, protecting both guests and employees from potential health risks.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Prepared tables and served orders at the villas, according to the Fine Dining guidelines in a timely and orderly fashion.
  • Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate restaurant tables and appropriate villas, in a vertically designed hotel with an abundance of staircases, narrow corridors and tripping hazards.
  • Managed and refilled all the Villas' mini-bars with a myriad of items, foods, beverages using the FIFO method, handling everything with safety, keeping the fridge and the kitchen clean.
  • Assisting with House Keeping duties, specifically with the kitchen and the outdoors dining area, communicating professionally with the colleagues of the other department and with extreme precision and speed.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guests' concerns and addressing them accordingly.
  • Opened and showcased expensive wine and champagne bottles, assisted the bartender of the restaurant with cocktails to maintain exceptional service flow during peak hours.
  • Contributed to menu knowledge, aiding customers with inquiries and improving their dining experience.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
  • Assisted in training new food runners, improving team efficiency and service quality at the half-point of the season.

Barista - Waiter

Mikel Agiou Dimitriou
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.


Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Music School of Larissa
Larissa, Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

    Preparation of Beverage and Cocktails

    Espresso Machine Operation

    Friendly, Outgoing and Passionate

    Cash Handling and POS

    Highly Motivated, Goal-Driven

    Results Oriented

    Memorization Menu and Recipes

    Safe Food Handling

    Comfortable Working Under Pressure and Used to High Work Pace

    Mature With High Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Regulation

Software

Micros POS

MS Office

Matlab, Solidworks

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1

Certification

HACCP - Hygiene and Food Safety Seminar

Interests

Extreme Sports (ex Bungee Jumping, Skydiving)

Hiking and Physical Exercise

Music (Multi-Instrumentalist)

Amateur Writer and Voice Actor

Amateur Board and Tabletop Games Designer

Timeline

HACCP - Hygiene and Food Safety Seminar

09-2024

Food Waste and Materials Recycling for Hotels and Hospitality Businesses Seminar

09-2024

Board Game Design Certificate by Dracon Design Studio

12-2023

Certificate of Specialized Professional Knowledge at Wine Tourism Development

10-2023

Barista - Bartender

Zerikon Hellas, Mykonaki Hotel
04.2023 - 10.2023

Basic Bartending Diploma at The Bar Institute of Thessaloniki

03-2023

Beer Masterclass Certificate at The Bar Institute of Thessaloniki

02-2023

Water Training Seminar by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

02-2023

Mindset of a Successful Hospitality Employee at The Bar Institute

01-2023

Food Runner Promoted to Assistant Butler

Porto Zante Villas & Spa
05.2022 - 10.2022

Barista - Waiter

Mikel Agiou Dimitriou
06.2021 - 11.2021

Basic Life Support Certificate by the ERC

11-2017

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Music School of Larissa
04.2001 -
Evangelos Loukas AlexiouBartender - Barista