- Gaelic football
- Gym training
- Volunteering
- Music
Diarmuid Barrett
Ballina
Summary
Skilled Bartender with experience managing high-volume shifts and delivering outstanding customer service. Strong communicator and collaborator focused on upholding professional standards and promoting responsible drinking. Versatile background in retail and hospitality showcases expertise in cash handling and problem-solving. Committed to utilising time management and organisational skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ballina Manor Hotel
Ballina, Ireland
01.2026 - Current
- Successfully managed high-volume shifts, serving up to 200 customers without compromising service quality.
- Took customer orders and prepared drinks according to best practices, ensuring consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customer drink levels and intervened proactively to promote responsible drinking and ensure safety.
- Handled cash transactions and operated point-of-sale systems with accuracy and integrity.
- Cleaned bar promptly, removing discarded items and spills to uphold professional appearance and safety standards.
- Participated in stock counting to ensure inventory accuracy and availability., ordering and replenishing.
Retail Worker
Dunnes Stores
Ballina, Ireland
10.2025 - 12.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
- Replenished stock and organised displays to present products attractively and support sales.
- Maintained neat, clean shelves through effective visual merchandising to enhance customer experience.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines at all times.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Collaborated with departments to ensure timely completion of tasks and improve overall store operations.
Waiter
The Junction
Ballina, Ireland
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders, relaying specific dietary requests to kitchen staff to meet diverse customer needs.
- Greeted new customers, answered initial questions and took drink orders.
- Assisted team members during rush hours, ensuring smooth service flow and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.
- Cleared and reset tables promptly after each dining experience, maintaining cleanliness and readiness for new customers.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Bachelors of Global Commerce
University of Galway
Galway01-2025
Skills
- Drink preparation
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Physically demanding work
Certification
- LIFT Facilitator certified
- Microsoft Excel certified
Interests
Timeline
Bartender
Ballina Manor Hotel
01.2026 - Current
Retail Worker
Dunnes Stores
10.2025 - 12.2026
Waiter
The Junction
01.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Bachelors of Global Commerce
University of Galway