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Mark Christian Abat

George Town

Summary

Experienced with food preparation and customer service. Utilizes teamwork and communication to enhance dining experience. Track record of maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety standards.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / Server

PDS Sports Bar and Grill
04.2024 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.

Bartender

Salty's Sports Bar
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.


Bartender

Craft Food And Beverage Co
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Food and Beverage Server

Pedro Castle Road, Savannah
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced environment.
  • Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Implemented upselling techniques for add-ons and specialty items to drive additional revenue.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

General Virtual Assistant

Start Virtual
12.2021 - 09.2022

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  • Set appointments with salespeople and potential customers.
  • Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Scheduled follow up calls with potential customers to gain interest in scheduling appointments.

Esl Tutor

Acadsoc Inc. Office
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced students'' English language skills by developing comprehensive lesson plans focused on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
  • Boosted student confidence in English communication by providing personalized feedback and guidance on written and spoken tasks.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions addressing individual student concerns outside of regular class hours.

Management Trainee

JCO Donuts And Coffee
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for overseeing the operation of food and beverage within a facility, planning menus, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing stock levels, and ordering supplies
  • Supported staff training, development and evaluation.

Bar Supervisor

Dukes And Duchess
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently to maintain a positive reputation for the establishment.
  • Evaluated employee performance periodically through observation, feedback sessions, goal-setting meetings.
  • Improved team morale by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Head Bartender

Home And Away Bistro Pub
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming sh
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Enhanced customer experience with engaging conversations and personalized drink recommendations.

Floor Captain

Penang Village
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders, resulting in satisfied customers and repeat business.
  • Conducted pre-shift meetings with servers to review daily specials, event bookings, and anticipated needs for efficient shift preparation.
  • Addressed any customer complaints or concerns professionally and courteously, ensuring a positive resolution for all parties involved.
  • Implemented changes in floor plans or server sections as needed based on customer flow, optimizing staff efficiency during busy periods.

Ticketing and Reservation Agent

Gemark Travel And Tour ( Family Owned Business )
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information regarding reservations, cancellations, and modifications.
  • Handled billing information over phone.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality

Centro Escolar University
Mendiola Manila, Philippines

Certificate - Fundamentals of Serving Safe For Food Handlers

Alison Empower Yourself
Online Course
01-2025

Certificate - Food Hygiene Training 2025

Department of Environment Health (DEH)
North Sound Road George Town Grand Cayman KY1-110
01-2025

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Cash register operation
  • Payment processing
  • Menu memorization
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Food service
  • Inventory
  • Health codes compliance
  • Aloha POS
  • Food preparation
  • Point of sale systems
  • Safe serving practices
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Mixology
  • Honest and dependable
  • Food and beverage service
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Hospitality and guest service
  • Teamwork and professionalism

Timeline

Bartender / Server

PDS Sports Bar and Grill
04.2024 - Current

Bartender

Salty's Sports Bar
10.2023 - 04.2024

Bartender

Craft Food And Beverage Co
04.2023 - 10.2023

Food and Beverage Server

Pedro Castle Road, Savannah
01.2023 - 04.2023

General Virtual Assistant

Start Virtual
12.2021 - 09.2022

Esl Tutor

Acadsoc Inc. Office
08.2019 - 10.2021

Management Trainee

JCO Donuts And Coffee
03.2018 - 06.2019

Bar Supervisor

Dukes And Duchess
12.2016 - 09.2017

Head Bartender

Home And Away Bistro Pub
09.2015 - 12.2016

Floor Captain

Penang Village
12.2013 - 08.2015

Ticketing and Reservation Agent

Gemark Travel And Tour ( Family Owned Business )
03.2011 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality

Centro Escolar University

Certificate - Fundamentals of Serving Safe For Food Handlers

Alison Empower Yourself

Certificate - Food Hygiene Training 2025

Department of Environment Health (DEH)
Mark Christian Abat