Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Training
Pc Skills
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Alexandros Poulos

Alexandros Poulos

Oslo

Summary

Experienced bar professional with over 10 years in bartending, bar management, and customer service. Skilled in crafting signature cocktails, training staff, and organizing successful events. Adept at maintaining bar operations, ensuring cleanliness, and managing inventory to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Recognized for creativity, multitasking, and strong communication skills in fast-paced environments

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Radisson Blue PLaza
Oslo
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting guests, offering drink recommendations, and ensuring responsible alcohol service. Prepared custom and menu drinks, maintained bar sanitation, and kept up-to-date on liquor, wine, and menu offerings.

Bar Manager

Boozery Bar
Santorini
12.2021 - 11.2024
  • Managed cocktail lab operations for two stores, improving service speed by preparing 800+ cocktail bases daily. Developed signature cocktails and alternative fizzy drinks. Handled invoicing, venue setup, and team training to enhance performance. Managed inventory, ordered supplies, and negotiated with suppliers to prevent stockouts. Drove 50% productivity growth and mentored staff to ensure positive guest experiences and company success.

Head Bartender

Boozery Bar
Santorini
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Served upwards of 350 visitors per shift.
  • Optimized beverage selection through creation of exclusive cocktails using standout ingredients.
  • Created ergonomic bar layout to boost operational efficiency.
  • Created and organized events to enhance bar visibility, significantly boosting clientele.

Barista - Reservations Agent

Santorini Tennis Academy
Santorini
11.2020 - 06.2021

Handled both barista and court reservation duties at a tennis club, providing excellent customer service, taking orders, processing payments, and managing court bookings. Maintained accurate sales records and memorized specialty drink recipes while ensuring smooth operations during peak times.

Sales Advisor - Barista Trainer

Jacobs Douwe Egberts GR. Vita Epsilon
Santorini
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Enhanced team skills through focused training on service and preparation.
  • Managed interactions with more than 25 customers each day through phone and email correspondence.
  • Oversaw and supervised operations while performing on-site store evaluations.
  • Enhanced profitability by growing customer portfolio.
  • Managed customer interactions at the company stall in the HO.RE.CA Trade Show for a duration of two years.
  • Closed partnership agreements post-effective sales discussions.

Bartender - Barista

Various Venues
Santorini
07.2014 - 02.2018
  • Provided bartending services in various establishments across Santorini, Greece.

Education

Advance Bartending Course -

European Bartending School
Majorca, Spain
01.2023

Barista Skills Foundation -

SCA
Athens, Greece
01.2019

Bartending Seminar 1 & Zero Waste -

Bar Academy
Athens, Greece
12.2018

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Troubleshooting
  • Drink preparation techniques

Languages

  • Greek, Native
  • English, Advanced - C1
  • Bulgarian, Advanced - C1

Training

  • The Art of Shaking Series 1 & 2, Art of Shaking, online, 5 hours, 01/01/24
  • Advance Bartending Course, European Bartending School, Majorca, Spain, 60 hours, 01/01/23
  • Bartending Seminar 1 & Zero Waste, Bar Academy, Athens, Greece, 30 hours, 12/01/18
  • Barista Skills Foundation, SCA, Athens, Greece, 20 hours, 01/01/19

Pc Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Galaxy ERP
  • SoftOne

Other Information

Category B & C, Traveled to 14 countries to explore different cultures, Reading books on bar and café trends, Tennis, Cooking

Affiliations

  • I love long walks while listening to music or podcasts
  • Tennis
  • Cooking and baking
  • Electronic music festivals
  • Traveling
  • Bar books collector

Timeline

Bartender

Radisson Blue PLaza
11.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Boozery Bar
12.2021 - 11.2024

Head Bartender

Boozery Bar
06.2021 - 11.2021

Barista - Reservations Agent

Santorini Tennis Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021

Sales Advisor - Barista Trainer

Jacobs Douwe Egberts GR. Vita Epsilon
11.2018 - 10.2020

Bartender - Barista

Various Venues
07.2014 - 02.2018

Advance Bartending Course -

European Bartending School

Barista Skills Foundation -

SCA

Bartending Seminar 1 & Zero Waste -

Bar Academy
Alexandros Poulos