Jack Hudson
FOH/Bar Staff
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About
Hardworking and dedicated with excellent organisational skills and a strong drive for academic studies. Balancing my studies with past times like tennis, acting and other sports, has allowed me to develop efficient time management, discipline and reliability in all that I do. As a people-person, I thrive in a team environment.
I have an eagerness and zeal to consistently commit myself whole-heartedly to every task whilst maintaining a superb standard of oral communication, clarity and care under pressure, developed via numerous experiences acting on stage. Beyond any personal ambition, I truly take pleasure in brightening the days of those around me, and I am always ready to learn new skills and take on new challenges. To conclude, I am positive I would be a valuable addition to your team.
Experience
FOH/Bar Staff at Manor Hill House Weddings (2024-05 – 2024-08)
Part-time bartender at a popular countryside wedding venue, working long shifts including closing duties in early hours.
- Serving and pouring a selection of drinks, including draft beers and ales; cleaning, maintaining and restocking station, and accounting for payments.
- Serving multiple hot food courses and pouring wines as table service for wedding dinners and speeches, exhibiting a calm and friendly but professional attitude with precision, not disruption.
- Communicating with guests effectively to resolve minor queries and complaints to the extent it was possible to do so independently.
- Running errands for upper-staff and other sections during free or quiet times in order to maintain smooth-running and timely preparation of events and activities, e.g. cleaning, moving and preparing tea sets, BBQ and ice cream stations, kids play areas etc.
- Closing duties for the small-sized bar area and, upon completion, sweeping and mopping of the venue's FOH floor areas, followed by assisting other staff in preparations for the breakfast service and next wedding.
Waiting Staff at Canto Mando (2022-01 – 2022-09)
Part-time waiter at a busy Chinese Restaurant during peak times of the week, assisting fellow waiting and kitchen staff.
- Providing friendly, courteous service, maximizing positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Regularly and efficiently communicating with fellow staff members to maintain smooth front of house operations, which minimised potential delays and problems.
- Warmly greeting guest upon arrival to create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
Backstage Assistant at The Palace Theatre (2019-02 – 2019-04)
Working and supporting the Palace Youth Theatre Company behind the scenes in their various productions.
- Assisting team members and backstage cast with organisational and equipment tasks to ensure efficient running of the show.
- Fast-paced oral communication and decision-making with superiors and cast to meet the time-constraints of scene changes and rehearsals.
- Trusted with moving and handling expensive and fragile pieces and stage equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Laws in Law with European Study – University Of Exeter (2022-09)
A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, History – South Bromsgrove Sixth Form (2020-09 – 2022-08)
GCSE in English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry – South Bromsgrove High School (2017-09 – 2020-08)
