OLAWALE AKINLOYE ABOGUNLOKO
Ruislip,Grater London
Summary
Bringing strong communication skills and team-oriented attitude. Reliable and eager to learn, with knack for multitasking and maintaining clean, organised environment. Always focused on delivering great customer service and supporting colleagues efficiently.
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant highly skilled in kitchen inventory management and station organisation to foster efficiency. Strong background adhering to best food safety practices in fast-paced restaurant. Effective communicator with keen attention to detail.
Energetic Kitchen Staff Member with proven track record in ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Skilled in preparing wide range of dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety standards. Strong team player who brings positive attitude and strong work ethic to any kitchen environment. Committed to delivering high-quality meals and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Helpful Kitchen Assistant committed to maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards. Adapts to varied preparation and cleaning demands for smooth-running service. Confident team player helping to support positive, productive working environments.
Experienced in preparing and cooking variety of dishes in high-paced kitchen environments. Capable of maintaining cleanliness and organisation while following health and safety guidelines. Enjoy collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality meals and ensure customer satisfaction.
Reliable and hardworking with keen interest in culinary arts and dedication to maintaining high standards. Demonstrates excellent teamwork and communication skills, combined with ability to follow instructions and handle multiple tasks efficiently. Ready to contribute effectively in [Desired Position] role.
Offering strong candidate for this job, with hands-on experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Knowledgeable about food safety standards, teamwork, and time management. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and multitasking skills in [Desired Position] role.
Hardworking Kitchen Staff Member with knack for maintaining cleanliness and organisation in busy kitchens. Known for excellent teamwork and supporting head chefs during peak hours. Helped streamline food prep processes, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
Dependable individual with solid communication and teamwork skills, complemented by keen ability to adapt quickly. Proficient in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and preparing ingredients to support kitchen operations. Committed to contributing to positive dining experience and ensuring smooth kitchen functionality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Waiter
Mary & Me
Central London , United Kingdom
2025.01 - Current
- Helped open the kitchen by completing tasks, including deep cleaning and preparing ingredients.
- Disposed of waste, recyclables and out-of-date stock into designated disposal systems.
- Proactively helped chefs during difficult and time-sensitive tasks, throughout busy restaurant periods.
- Deep cleaned preparation tables, workspaces, floors and storage tables when instructed by [Job title].
- Washed utensils and dishes using dishwashers, pressure washers and manual deep cleaning techniques.
- Prepared ingredients for dishes as requested by chefs, carrying out tasks such as peeling, chopping and washing.
- Kept kitchen operations efficient and organised by storing kitchen supplies in designated areas.
- Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
- Assisted in kitchen closing duties, carrying out sanitation tasks and organising stock for next day opening.
- Independently prepared up tp [Number] meals, snacks and side dishes without assistance or supervision.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Maintained professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
- Handled payment transactions to guarantee smooth customer checkout process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Relayed feedback from customers to management for continuous improvement.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing.
- Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
Kitchen Staff Member
Wok's Cookin
Rickmansworth , United Kingdom
2025.01 - 2025.04
- Helped open the kitchen by completing tasks, including deep cleaning and preparing ingredients.
- Disposed of waste, recyclables and out-of-date stock into designated disposal systems.
- Proactively helped chefs during difficult and time-sensitive tasks, throughout busy restaurant periods.
- Deep cleaned preparation tables, workspaces, floors and storage tables when instructed by [Job title].
- Prepared ingredients for dishes as requested by chefs, carrying out tasks such as peeling, chopping and washing.
Waiter
Brasserie Blank Restaurant
Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
2024.11 - 2025.01
- Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
- Informed guests of daily specials and menu offerings to facilitate decisions on starters, mains and desserts.
- Retained knowledge of current menu selections for accurate, reliable customer guidance.
- Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.
- Hand-washed dishes and glassware.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
- Checked on designated tables at appropriate intervals to refill drinks, respond to requests and receive customer feedback.
Assistant Manager
Mountain View Hotel
Kyrenia, Cyprus
2022.01 - 2024.07
- Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
- Developed and maintained safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Oversaw daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, to maintain store standards.
- Implemented promotional campaigns, ensuring staff were briefed and displays correctly arranged.
- Facilitated communication between staff and senior management, acting as a point of contact.
- Managed budget allocation for department expenses, optimising resource use and cutting costs.
- Managed team rosters to guarantee optimal staffing levels during peak and off-peak hours.
- Prepared detailed reports on weekly sales, expenses, and staff productivity for management review.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better prices, improving profit margins.
- Enhanced customer experience by introducing a loyalty programme, increasing repeat business.
- Led weekly staff meetings to discuss targets, performance improvements, and customer feedback.
- Analysed sales data to identify trends, making recommendations for inventory adjustments.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for stock replenishment to prevent shortages.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints by offering practical solutions and maintaining professionalism.
- Conducted performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
Receptionist
Mountain View Hotel
Kyrenia, Cyprus
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Maintained clean and orderly reception area to impress and welcome visitors.
- Offered outstanding hospitality throughout client visits, aiding positive customer experiences and loyalty.
- Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system.
- Processed and distributed incoming correspondence to relevant staff, facilitating team communication.
- Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Organised and updated weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and junior staff.
- Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
- Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
- Delivered polite, professional customer service to enhance business reputation through positive first impressions.
- Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use.
- Directed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Collaborated effectively with customers and staff to maintain smooth-running company operations.
- Monitored and reconciled department expenditures for month-end expense reports.
- Troubleshot minor technical issues with office equipment, reducing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Coordinated meeting room bookings, organising schedules to avoid conflicts and enhance productivity.
- Monitored company compliance with regulatory standards and liaised with external agencies to support audits and certifications.
Head Waiter
Mountain View Hotel
Kyrenia , Cyprus
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Conducted daily briefings with team to discuss special menu items, allergies, and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with chefs to verify item availability and understand daily specials for menu promotion.
- Monitored restaurant cleanliness and hygiene standards, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Scheduled staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times while managing labour costs efficiently.
- Tailored wine and food pairings for guests upon request, demonstrating extensive product knowledge.
- Applied conflict resolution skills to defuse potential issues between staff and patrons, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
- Anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with regular customers, contributing to repeat business.
- Informed guests of daily specials and menu offerings to facilitate decisions on starters, mains and desserts.
- Replenished salad and buffet bar items regularly to maintain plentiful stock and meet customer demand.
- Upsold, cross-sold and recommended additional items to customers to grow restaurant sales.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices, enhancing menu offerings.
Waiter
Mountain View Hotel
Kyrenia, Cyprus
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
- Informed guests of daily specials and menu offerings to facilitate decisions on starters, mains and desserts.
- Retained knowledge of current menu selections for accurate, reliable customer guidance.
- Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.
- Hand-washed dishes and glassware.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Business Management
York St John University
United Kingdom 2024.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Science -
ESTG University
Cotonou, Benin Republic 2009.01 - 2013.01
Skills
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
- Good communication
- Food presentation
- Multitasking
- Organisation
- Fast learner
- Organised
- Customer Service
- Food safety
- Following instructions
- Good listener
- Clear communication
- High energy levels
- Reliability
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Hygiene standards
- Food Hygiene
- Food presentation aesthetics
- Knife handling techniques
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative communication
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Rapid decision-making
- Restaurant operations knowledge
- Vegetable cutting speed
- Resilience under stress
- Culinary arts training
- Culinary creativity
- Service mindedness
- Silver service experience
- Friendly disposition
- Sales persuasion
- Dining etiquette knowledge
- Meal recommendation
- Serving techniques
- Alcoholic beverage serving laws
- Patient and calm nature
- Handling difficult customers
- High-volume dining
- Table clearing
- POS Systems
Certification
- Diploma in Food Safety
- HACCP Level 2 Certificate
- Allergen Awareness
Timeline
Waiter
Mary & Me
2025.01 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Wok's Cookin
2025.01 - 2025.04
Waiter
Brasserie Blank Restaurant
2024.11 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Arts - Global Business Management
York St John University
2024.09 - 2025.09
Assistant Manager
Mountain View Hotel
2022.01 - 2024.07
Receptionist
Mountain View Hotel
2019.01 - 2022.01
Head Waiter
Mountain View Hotel
2016.01 - 2019.01
Waiter
Mountain View Hotel
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science -
ESTG University
2009.01 - 2013.01