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Bonface Mwanza

Bonface Mwanza

Lusaka

Summary

Experienced managing bartender, managing bar operations, including staff supervision. Strengths include creating engaging cocktail menus, fostering a positive work environment, and enforcing health safety regulations. Known for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a fun yet professional atmosphere in all past roles. Reliable and hardworking professional. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment. Responsible professional skilled at making custom drinks and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. problem-solving and time management abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Bartender

Cantina Restaurant
Lusaka
04.2019 - Current
  • Assisting with menu development by suggesting new drinks or cocktail recipes.
  • Kept updated on trends related to craft cocktails and specialty drinks in order stay competitive.
  • Ordered beer, wine, spirits, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins and other supplies needed to operate a successful bar.
  • Created daily reports outlining liquor sales figures for management review.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
  • Coordinated events such as happy hours, special promotions, and private parties.

Participating

Diageo,mix off competition
Lusaka
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Participating in the competition
  • Showing my skills and crafts
  • 1 Winner of the competition, earning a sponsorship to SOUTH AFRICA for learning and having an experience.

Bartender

Liven lounge
Lusaka
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • In charge of bar stock
  • In charge of beer and liquor sales
  • Front of house Supervisor

Waiting

Natusefye cuisine
Lusaka
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Waiting tables and handling beverages
  • Customer service
  • In charge of drinks sales

Education

Author Winner Primary School
Woodlands Lusaka

Skills

  • Cocktail creation
  • Menu development
  • Customer service
  • Drink preparation
  • Social media marketing
  • Staff recruitment
  • Upselling strategies
  • Bar service preparation
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Creative mixology

Languages

Nyanja
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
Bemba
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • Early this year I participated in the mix-off competition in Zambia hosted by Diego
  • I came in first place and received an award

Timeline

Participating

Diageo,mix off competition
02.2025 - 03.2025

Managing Bartender

Cantina Restaurant
04.2019 - Current

Bartender

Liven lounge
02.2018 - 04.2019

Waiting

Natusefye cuisine
02.2017 - 03.2018

Author Winner Primary School

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