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Arran Staniforth

Cork city

Summary

Outgoing and professional bartender with experience of 5-star standard bar environment. I find my positive working attitude and my well-developed social skills to be my main strengths, which allow me to thrive within a team-based setting and maintain an overall enthusiasm for my work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Impala
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced bar
  • Mastered quick preparation of a wide variety of drinks, balancing speed with accuracy during peak hours
  • Managed challenging customer interactions and resolved conflicts swiftly to maintain a positive atmosphere
  • Played a key role during major city events, including the Jazz Festival, where the bar experienced unprecedented customer traffic
  • Successfully managed high-pressure shifts, maintaining quick service and high-quality standards despite peak demand

Bartender

Cliff House Hotel
05.2021 - 09.2024
  • Acquired a deep understanding of product knowledge, ranging from a variety of spirits, whiskey, wines and liqueurs
  • Provided a 5-star service to every customer by providing a warm and friendly environment
  • I enjoy conversing with customers and dealing with any queries and questions as well as providing recommendations
  • Equipped with advanced cocktail knowledge and understanding of mixology and mixology methods
  • Experienced in serving a wide variety of classic and modern cocktails as well as developing my own signature cocktails
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized bar in addition to carrying out basic bar procedures such as keg changes, emptying skips, organizing stock, and placing orders
  • Also experienced in waiting tables and fully competent in bar/restaurant floor operations

Circus Skills Assistant

The Wobbly Circus
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • From the age of 13 I have worked occasionally with the family business
  • From show assistance to mentoring in circus skills workshops, I have gained a strong set of interpersonal skills from working hands on with the public through teaching juggling, plate spinning etc
  • Through my years of working with the Wobbly Circus, I have gained a great insight into the leadership qualities needed to operate within a team in a professional setting and the dedication needed in providing a high standard service
  • Past clients have included The Electric Picnic, Kaleidescope, All Together Now and Spraoi festival

Education

BA - Film and Screen Media

UCC
Cork
05-2026

Sound Production and Sound Engineering -

Douglas Street Campus
01.2023

Leaving Certificate -

Pobailscoil Na Trionoide
01.2022

Skills

  • RIAM Grade 6 piano
  • 6th year Leader
  • Cork Schoolboys League winner with Youghal United FC

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy playing guitar and piano
  • Hiking
  • Soccer

Timeline

Bartender

Impala
09.2024 - 01.2025

Bartender

Cliff House Hotel
05.2021 - 09.2024

Circus Skills Assistant

The Wobbly Circus
01.2016 - 01.2020

Sound Production and Sound Engineering -

Douglas Street Campus

Leaving Certificate -

Pobailscoil Na Trionoide

BA - Film and Screen Media

UCC

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