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
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