Selvaraj Manoj Prabagar
Udapussellawa,11
Summary
To apply my practical knowledge and experience to the relevant areas in the industry, so that I can contribute to the organization development and success. I am seeking the opportunity to utilize my experience in the areas of production quality control and position where I can perform effectively along leadership skills and teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Barman
The Hill Club
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Checked identification to ensure that patrons were of legal drinking age.
- Invented new recipes for signature drinks in accordance with customer feedback.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Increased average ticket amounts by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Restaurant Captain
Ripon Grand Hill
Nuwara Eliya
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Trained servers on menu items, food and beverage pairings, ingredients and service standards.
- Inspected linens, silverware and dishes for cleanliness prior to service.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Assisted with food preparation tasks such as slicing vegetables or plating dishes when needed.
- Managed inventory levels by accurately tracking stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Provided guests with excellent dining experiences.
- Provided support and guidance to team members, ensuring that quality standards were met.
- Checked identification and monitored excess consumption to adhere to state, federal and corporate liquor requirements.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Communicated daily with management about staffing needs, customer feedback, sales goals.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
F&B Trainee
Heritance Tea Factory
Kandapola
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational improvements and customer service strategies.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Developed knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to provide customers with accurate information about dishes.
Electrician
B.S.E Company
Colombo
01.2014 - 12.2017
Education
G.C.E Advanced Level -
Ragala Central College
08-2013
Hotel Management Course -
NAITA
Hawa Eliya, Nuwara EliyaSkills
- Strong Decision maker
- Complex problem solver
- Service - Focused
- Bar Book handling and documentation (FL 7 and FL 8)
- Flair Bartending
- Decoration skill for wedding reception & Table Decoration
- Cutting skills for garnish
- Health and safety regulations
- Salesmanship
- Record preparation
- Creativity and innovation
- Patient examination
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Beverage preparation
- Bar setup and breakdown
- Menu development
- Bar restocking
- Mixology
- Food service
- Handling difficult customers
- Hospitality and accommodation
- New hire training
- Classic cocktails
- Fluency in English & Tamil
- Strong multitasking
- Clear and effective communication
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above particulars furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Otherqualifications
- Participated in the School sport events (Have certificate)
- Completed electrician Course (NVQ Levels E40500 q1L3 q2L3)
- Completed Building service engineering course for six months
- Completed one year Hotel Management Course (NVQ Level - 4) at NAITA in Hawa Eliya, Nuwara Eliya
- Participated in the Culinary Art Food Expo Cocktail Championship 2018 (Have Silver & Brown Medal)
- Participated in the 26th National Bartender Competition in 2018 (Have Certificate)
- Participated in the Youth Club Sport events (Have Certificate)
- Secretary of Amherst Jet Line Youth Club
- 1st Runner up Flaring 28th National Bartender Competition 2023
- 2nd Runner Up Classic 28th National Bartender Competition 2023
- Completed First Aid Training
Personal Information
- District: Nuwara Eliya
- NIC Number: 943580715V
- Date of Birth: 12/23/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Single
Accomplishments
- Certificate from 26th National Bartender Competition 2018.
- Flairing 1st Runner up from 28th National Bartender Competition 2023.
- Classic Cocktails 2nd Runner up from 28th National Bartender Competition 2023
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Sinhala
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior Barman
The Hill Club
01.2021 - Current
Restaurant Captain
Ripon Grand Hill
01.2018 - 12.2020
F&B Trainee
Heritance Tea Factory
01.2017 - 12.2017
Electrician
B.S.E Company
01.2014 - 12.2017
G.C.E Advanced Level -
Ragala Central College
Hotel Management Course -
NAITA
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