Charles Obanda

Being part of Habitas Alula one of the best luxurious resort in saudi Arabia have been able to elevate service standards,innovated and crafted new Beverage Menus which have won einstein awards,and proactively delivered .Have gained and mastered adverse skills to exceed guests expectation and boost in Revenues for the company.I do boost the below skills:

Bar Supervisor - Habitas Alula Luxury Resort - Saudi Arabia

(2023-11)

Being part of Habitas Alula one of the best luxurious resort in saudi Arabia have been able to elevate service standards,innovated and crafted new Beverage Menus which have won einstein awards,and proactively delivered .Have gained and mastered adverse skills to exceed guests expectation and boost in Revenues for the company.I do boost the below skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong beverage knowledge and bar operation whereby I actively trained junior Bartenders and Baristas.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Support special events,do coordination between different departments for smooth operation.
• Leveraging sales and keenly monitoring and controlling costs and minimising wastage.

Senior Bartender - Seazens Company - Trapani Kuwait

(2019-12 - 2023-10)

Having opportunity to gain adverse of Italian cuisine and appreciated different culture under Kuwait based Hospitality company overseeing several brands ,I was awarded with several awards and appreciation that reflected my dedication,commitment and hardwork towards delivering excellent service that exceeded Guest expectations.I was dedicated in Mocktail preparation,coffee dialing,brewing and calibration

• Managing a staff of three and KWD 170K to KWD 250K in monthly budgets.
• Leveraging creative acumen and unique presentation skills to delight customer experience with blended coffees, espresso drinks, cocktails and various cold and hot beverages.
• Conceptualizing new and enticing drinks and recipes and taking part in major Food and Beverage events and competitions, successfully winning the Active Bartender of the Year Award in 2023.
• Maintaining adherence to health and safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and ISO standards by keeping The work area is clean and ensures cleanliness and maintenance of bar equipment.
• Revved up the corporate brand by planning customer events that attracted 1500 to 2000 customers.
• Curbing product stock outs through effective inventory management and regular replenishment of the bar.

Bartender - ST.Regis MaldivesVommulli (5 star) - Maldives,Male

(2018-08 - 2019-11)

Exemplified excellence in service delivery as a Barista and Mixologist at St.Regis Vommulli Maldives Whales Restaurant ,gained Adverse knowledge in a 5 star and international brand ,working in various restaurants such as the Tikki Bar ;was delighted and passionate in making Colombian coffee, Brazilian cocktails, rums, spirits, and serving a wide variety of wines and other beverages.

• Extensive knowledge of cocktails,spirits and wine.
• Brewed coffee and planned coffee tasting of different blends to enrich customer experience.
• Prepared cold and hot beverages that included caipirinha, cachaca, juices, wines, champagne and other cocktails.
• Ensured seamless service by preparing mise-en-place, supervised 10 to 20 staff, and managed up to USD 2000 in monthly budgets.
• Facilitated timely replenishment of stock and eliminated waste and stock outs through daily, weekly, and monthly management of drinks inventory.

Bartender - Fogo Gaucho Churrascaria - Kenya

(2016-01 - 2018-06)

Dynamic and hospitality-driven Bartender with proven experience in upscale, high-volume culinary environments. Adept at blending speed and precision to craft premium signature cocktails, while utilizing deep product knowledge to drive beverage sales and deliver an immersive, authentic guest experience ; Spearheaded authentic Brazilian hospitality at the bar, expertly crafting signature cocktails like traditional Caipirinhas, batidas, and specialty South American drinks to strict recipe standards. Curated personalized guest experiences by leveraging deep knowledge of South American wine regions and premium spirits to recommend pairings that complemented the traditional churrasco dining experience

Hospitality Intern - Senate House, Republic of Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya

(2013-04 - 2014-05)

Strengthened skill-set in hospitality operations by performing rotations in Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Operations Control/Accounts, Purchasing and Receiving departments of the Senate House Restaurant.

• Raised service standards through prompt and efficient service to Government leaders at the Senate Catering Unit.
• Prepared cocktails and mocktails, supported inventory stock take at the bar, accounting and purchasing, document receiving and filing as well as booking of items in Micros.

Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management - Nairobi Aviation college,Nairobi (2011-03 - 2013-11)