Akilla Michael

SENIOR BARTENDER/ MIXOLOGIST

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LagosMember since October 8, 2026

Bar operation: Inventory control, vendor negotiation, and waste reduction.Leadership: staff training, scheduling and labour cost optimization.Service flow optimization during peak hours.Cross-departmental coronation with kitchen and floor staff.Rota planning and shift schedulingadvance cocktail recipes and menu creationsBeverage program: menu development pricing strategies, and seasonal drink creatiCompliance: African and European health safety and responsible alcohol control s

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Accomplished Senior bartender with over 7 years’ experience of excellence in luxury hotels, restaurant, cafe, high volume clubs and award winning cocktail lounges across Lagos Nigeria. Expert in craft mixology, cocktail menu design, and bar operations management. proving track record of reducing beverages cost by optimizing stock control and training high performing team members.

Experience

HEAD BARTENDER/ BAR MANAGER - Tiffany Amber cafe - 15 Gerald road ikoyi lagos Nigeria

(2022-12 - 2026-09)

oversee a daily bar operation for a premium restaurant, leading a team of 12 hospitality staffs.
designed a signature cocktail menu that boosted year- over year beverage up rage revenue by 85%.
cut monthly Inventory shrinkage by 90% through the implementation of a new digital stock tracking system.
conduct weekly master classes for staff on advanced monologist and premium spirits story telling.

SENIOR BARTENDER - Kaly Restaurant & Bar Lounge - 1 Akin Adeshola Street off Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos.

(2021-12 - 2022-01)

provide high- erned speed oriented service in a fast- paced ,high volume environment serving upto 400 guest a githy.
maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction ratiry while managing VIP tables and cooperate events.
handled daily cash reconciliation till balancing,and opening/ closing audits for the service bar.

BARTENDER - The Avenue Suite - 1390 Tiamiyu Savage Street off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island Lagos

(2010-04 - 2017-12)

mastered classic cocktails formula, wine pairing, and caller management.
developed strong local and international guest rapport, driving a 60% repeat clientele.
provided efficient food and drinks service for high profile international and local guest satisfaction.

HEAD BARTENDER - Buzz Bar Lagos (Night life) - 30 Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

(2018-05 - 2019-12)

deliver fast precise cocktail and bottle drinks execution handling over 600+order per night.
engaged in casual conversations, jokes with patrons to foster rapport and encourage repeat business.
conduct monthly inventory to ensure sufficient liquor, cups and other bare essentials.