Dominic Roper

Hardworking, responsible and driven hospitality professional with strong experience in bar management, customer service, stock control and team leadership. Progressed rapidly from bartender to Bar Supervisor and then Bar Manager at The Dirty Cow, demonstrating a strong ability to take responsibility and lead under pressure. Confident working independently or as part of a team, quick to learn new tasks and committed to maintaining high standards of service, organisation and professionalism.

Bar Manager at The Dirty Cow (Present)

• Progressed from bartender to Bar Supervisor within my first week after demonstrating strong leadership qualities, before progressing to Bar Manager.
• Stepped up and covered General Manager responsibilities for approximately two months while the business recruited a new General Manager, taking on additional operational and leadership responsibility.
• Work closely with management to support the smooth running of the venue and maintain high standards across the bar.
• Responsible for ordering bar stock, completing stock counts, receiving deliveries, checking invoices and carrying out general administration.
• Support, guide and organise staff while maintaining an efficient, professional and customer-focused service.
• Developed valuable management experience in team leadership, organisation, problem-solving and day-to-day bar operations.

Bartender / Waiter at Suburban Inns (2024-03 – 2025-04)

• Provided professional customer service, took and completed customer orders and maintained a welcoming experience.
• Regularly cleaned, organised and restocked the bar to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Built strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Developed strong knowledge of cross-selling and up-selling techniques.

Mixologist / Logistics at Digbeth Dining Club (2023-05 – 2024-03)

• Started in a part-time logistics role, planning suitable locations for bars, organising equipment and supporting event set-up and breakdown.
• Progressed into a full-time role working on cocktail bars alongside event logistics.
• Responsible for opening and closing bars, taking deliveries, managing stock, setting up corporate events and cleaning.
• Created a wide range of cocktails during service, averaging approximately 200 cocktails per night.

Machine Operator at Flexicon (2020-11 – 2023-07)

• Operated manufacturing equipment accurately as part of the plastics production process.
• Completed machine cleaning, quality control, packing and work involving metal conduit products.

Warehouse Operative at Davis Turner (2019-12 – 2020-04)

• Worked as a picker/packer through an employment agency until the warehouse closed due to COVID-19.
• Picked, packed and loaded goods using different warehouse equipment and prepared orders for transport.

Kitchen Porter / Trainee Chef (2019-07 – 2019-12)

• Started through an employment agency as a Kitchen Porter and progressed into a Trainee Chef position.

– Archbishop Isley Secondary School (2012 – 2017)

– Bourneville College (2017 – 2018)

6 GCSEs at grades A–C in Maths, English and Science

Level 1 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering