Conor Dillon
Bar Manager
Cork City
Summary
Goal-driven bar management professional with a solid background in both front- and back-of-house positions. Specializing in bar operations, team leadership, and responsible alcohol service. Demonstrated success in training employees, overseeing schedules and motivating team members to achieve demanding sales, service, and productivity targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Venue Manager
Clancy's Cork
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and pricing.
- Maintained high customer service standards by staying current on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
Secondary School Teacher
Bishopstown Community College
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
Assistant Bar Manager
West Wicklow House
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialist drinks, and customer-focused events
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing staff costs
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues
- Arranged bands.
English Teacher
Beijing International School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Improved students' results on average by 18%
Bar Supervisor
Tom Barry’s
8 2023 - Current
- Arranged the well-known Christmas Market at Tom Barry's, created posters, and contacted vendors and promotional on local products, to reach a wider community in Cork City
- Created multiple engaging social media posts and competitions to reach new audiences and attract new customers for the business
- Ordered the correct amount of stock each week to maintain liquid stock levels while avoiding expiry dates on stock
- Maintained a level high of standards while dealing with numerous busy occasions such as Jazz Weekend.
Education
Master of Arts - Post Primary Education
Hibernia College
Dublin 09.2021 - 12.2022
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate - Education
TEFL Ireland
Dublin 01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
University College of Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Health and safety compliance
Service Coordination
Upselling strategies
Scheduling Coordination
References
- Ciara O'Callaghan, Clancy's Cork, 0852076939
- Peter Eustace, West Wicklow House, 0872390308
Languages
English, Irish
Native language
Interests
Triathlon competing
Timeline
Venue Manager
Clancy's Cork
12.2023 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Bishopstown Community College
09.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Post Primary Education
Hibernia College
09.2021 - 12.2022
English Teacher
Beijing International School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Bar Manager
West Wicklow House
05.2019 - 01.2023
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate - Education
TEFL Ireland
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
University College of Dublin
09.2014 - 05.2018
Bar Supervisor
Tom Barry’s
8 2023 - Current
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