Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
References
Hi, I’m

Dumisani Ndlovu

Cocktail Bartender
Sandton
Dumisani Ndlovu

Summary

A Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits. Friendly, open and committed to providing positive service experience. I am always willing and ready to tackle any given task. I am mindful of situations that will challenge me to bring out my hidden capabilities.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Saint Restaurant

Bartender
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensuring daily cocktail quality service
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences.
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Prepared drinks for 150+ customers daily & maintainiing a 95% satisfaction.
  • Ensuring quick service with great quality
  • Trained 3 junior bartenders in basic mixology.
  • Served guests at a high volume during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Cocktails Every Friday

Content Creator
07.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and Shared unique cocktail recipes on Instagram
  • Providing Corporate and premium events to clients.
  • Cocktail menu creations for clients
  • Cocktail training for clients
  • Collaborated with brands on sponsored content and product launches
  • Enhanced brand recognition through visually appealing graphics.
  • Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.

Jameson Promoter

Sales Associate
08.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Raising awareness about the product and encouraging customers to partake in all promotional activities
  • Promote and sell accompanying products(Pernod Ricard)
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

Bacardi Shake Your Future

Bartender learnership
04.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • A 16 week readiness course that provides training to help start a successful career as a professional bartender. It provides knowledge of different spirits, bar equipments, and provides the fundamentals of working in a bar
  • Professional cocktail training through renewed brands and companys

Education

Thirst

WSET Level 1 Awards from Spirits
01.2022

University Overview

  • Basic principles of spirits production
  • An understanding of main types and styles of spirits

SAQA
Johannesburg, South Africa

CATHSSETA Level 2 from Bar Attendant
01.2022

University Overview

Foundational skills to work as a bar attendant in various hospitality settings. This entry-level program focuses on practical skills like preparing and serving drinks, handling glassware, and providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Resilient

Composure

Highly Reliable

Creative Mixology

Timeline

Content Creator

Cocktails Every Friday
07.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Jameson Promoter
08.2024 - 10.2024

Bartender

Saint Restaurant
09.2023 - Current

Bartender learnership

Bacardi Shake Your Future
04.2022 - 07.2022

Thirst

WSET Level 1 Awards from Spirits

SAQA

CATHSSETA Level 2 from Bar Attendant

References

  • Saint Restaurant

-Bar manager : Devon Andreka

-mobile : +27 72 955 2106

-Email : devon@obscurabar.co.za

  • Jameson Promoter

-Bar Manager : Charity

-Mobile : +27 83 961 7873 

-Email : charity@managedpeoplesolutions.com

  • Content creator - Cocktails Every Friday

-Associate : Reshen 

-Email : reshen@asapza.com

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