Gym
Can Salman
Istanbul
Summary
Spent 9 years of my life studying and living in Canada. (2015 - 2024)
Hardworking Bartender with lots of experience in large-scale casual dining establishments and events. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Barista Trainee
Coffee Manifesto
02.2025 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines, ensuring a clean and sanitary workspace at all times.
- Prepared specialty beverages according to specific requests from clients, showcasing adaptability and attention to detail.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly preparing orders while maintaining high-quality standards in drink presentation.
- Boosted sales through upselling menu items and promoting seasonal specials.
- Enhanced team efficiency by assisting with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
Bartender
Frankhan
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Head Bartender
Secular Cocktail Bar
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving the establishment''s reputation for excellent service.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal cocktail menus, driving sales and offering fresh options for guests.
Serving/Bartending
Jack Astor’s
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Team oriented service (running food and drinks for my fellow coworkers).
- Monitor the bar and the dining room to ensure optimal guest experiences.
- Accurately recorded food and drink orders.
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
- Ensured the bar was well maintained, changed kegs when needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Bartender/Server
Birch & Anchor
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards in a fast paced environment
- Provided excellent customer service
- Played integral team role to efficiently complete orders and maintain the restaurants pristine conditions and orderly workflow
- Complied with all liquor laws, health regulations and company policies
Serving/Bartending
Jacob’s Lounge
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Recorded food and drink orders and served customer requests to the highest standards in a fast paced and high volume environment
- Maintained full product knowledge of menu and specials
- Made suggestions to customers based on preferences
- Worked as a team with fellow employees to ensure customer satisfaction
- Always mindful of sanitation and safety considerations when handling food
- Ensured restaurant cleanliness for each customer
- Customer focused mindset, remembered and prepared regular customer orders
Sales Representative – Keyholder
Journey’s
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for opening and closing the store on weekends and throughout the week
- Expected to meet specific sales targets as well as guide and support other team members to achieve their goals
- Responsible for having extensive knowledge of the different brands and products sold at this location
Labourer
P&P Roofing
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Ensured the job site was left spotless after each project
- Ensured the team had all the tools needed for the project
- Laid shingles when necessary
Server/Busboy
Turkish Delight
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Sanitized and cleaned tables up to company standards
- Prepared for the next guests arrival
- Recorded food and drink orders and delivered to the guest
Bar-back
Liman Bar
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Helped the bartenders with beverages and cleaning
- Stocked shelves and refrigerators
- Learned how to mix cocktails
Barista
Four Letter Word Cafe
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Prepared specialty coffee orders
- Ensured a clean work environment
Education
Architectural Engineering Technician - Architectural Engineering
NSCC Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, NS 09.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Richmond Education Centre/Academy
Lousidale, Cape Breton 09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Lycee Saint Benoit
04.2012 - 01.2015
Skills
Cleanliness
Team player
Conversant and Fluent in English
Exceptional customer service
Inventory management
Excellent math skills
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Physical stamina
Strong work ethic
Safe food handling
Interests
Documentaries
Reading
Timeline
Barista Trainee
Coffee Manifesto
02.2025 - Current
Bartender
Frankhan
10.2024 - 02.2025
Head Bartender
Secular Cocktail Bar
05.2024 - 10.2024
Serving/Bartending
Jack Astor’s
01.2023 - 03.2024
Bartender/Server
Birch & Anchor
06.2022 - 09.2023
Serving/Bartending
Jacob’s Lounge
06.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Representative – Keyholder
Journey’s
01.2020 - 07.2020
Labourer
P&P Roofing
06.2019 - 09.2019
Server/Busboy
Turkish Delight
06.2019 - 09.2019
Architectural Engineering Technician - Architectural Engineering
NSCC Ivany Campus
09.2017 - 06.2020
Bar-back
Liman Bar
06.2017 - 09.2017
Barista
Four Letter Word Cafe
06.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Richmond Education Centre/Academy
09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Lycee Saint Benoit
04.2012 - 01.2015