Finn Meehan

J D Wetherspoon, Bristol – Bar Staff

Customer service – Regularly worked busy evening shifts, experienced in de-escalating situations and managing more difficult customers.

Full bar training – Learned rapidly on the job to make a wide selection of drinks, well-acquainted with working a till and a card machine.

Table service and clean-up – Quickly memorised a table plan system, taking and serving orders to tables, maintained a clean and hygienic environment, regularly required to do closing shift procedures.

Coffee #1, Bristol – Shift Leader

Full barista training – Able to fully work an espresso machine and milk steamer, knowledge on how to make a variety of coffee drinks to a high standard of quality and presentation, further ability to make smoothies, frappés, teas and prepare paninis, soups, toasties, and wraps.

Keyholder responsibilities – Frequently undertook opening shifts and had full keyholder training, ability to cash up, do banking procedures, complete orders and reconcile stock.

Customer service – Accustomed to working through busy shifts and queuing customers, able to become well acquainted and build rapport with regulars, dealt calmly with problematic situations and resolving issues.

Cleaning and closing – Maintained a clean and inviting café environment, knowledge of all cleaning chemicals and their uses, consistently completed closing shift procedures to a high standard.

Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire – Bar Staff

Bar training – Learned on the job a full menu of cocktails, mixed drinks, and pints, as well as how to use an entirely new till system, maintained stock and a clean working environment, swapping out kegs and empty bottles.

Customer service – Required to work early morning and late evening shifts, able to remain calm and continue working to a high standard when faced with large crowds and long lines.

Increased responsibility – Remained diligent when working into early morning hours, continued to be a reliable employee even in a festival environment.

Montpelier High School, Bristol - 11 GCSES

Grade 9 - Biology, Maths

Grade 8 - Computer Science, English Literature, French, History

Grade 7 - Chemistry, English Language, Fine Art, Physics

St. Mary Redcliffe Sixth Form, Bristol - 3 A-Levels

AAA - French, English Literature, History

University College London (UCL), London - BA in French

Current second year student