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Illay Ben Ezra

barthender
Ibiza
Illay Ben Ezra

Summary

Service-driven Bartender drawing from broad knowledge of cocktails, craft beers and ciders to provide targeted, customer-oriented service. Detailed inventory manager, coordinating product stocking and shipments. Team-oriented leader with clear communication and collaborative approach to workplace administration.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

amalur

Lead Bartender
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.

W ibiza

Bartender
04.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.


Hamerkach bar

Manager
09.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Hobbit Pub

Manager
07.2019 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

3rd grade children's

Teacher
03.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

HaNadiv Café

Manager
09.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Education

Open University
Israel

PPE from Philosophy,Economic And Political Science
09.2024

University Overview

Skills

  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Logistics Operations
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Craft Cocktail Preparation
  • Bar Operations Management
  • Ordering Bar Supplies

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hebrew
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Lead Bartender
amalur
10.2022 - Current
Bartender
W ibiza
04.2022 - 09.2022
Manager
Hamerkach bar
09.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher
3rd grade children's
03.2020 - 03.2021
Manager
Hobbit Pub
07.2019 - 10.2021
Manager
HaNadiv Café
09.2014 - 05.2016
Open University
PPE from Philosophy,Economic And Political Science
Illay Ben Ezrabarthender