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Alex Murray

Exeter,Devon

Summary

Diligent and hard-working former student at Plymouth university looking to discover a new career path. Friendly demeanour and dedicated to any role, with interpersonal and organisational skills evidenced by study and work. Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations. Challenging work requiring flexibility and passionate attitude expected and desired.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Front of house supervisor

Mercure Southgate Hotel
EXETER, Devon
06.2024 - Current

Progressed to supervisor in June 2025 and quickly adapted to new challenges. Effective in running shifts, organising functions and dinners and taking on new responsibilities.

  • Fostered a professional work environment through strong leadership skills.
  • Delegated tasks to staff for efficient workflow management.
  • Led Dinners and function shifts through effective people management and timely service.
  • Efficient in problem solving, Function setting and Rota creation, stock count and ordering, etc.

Front of house team member

Mercure Southgate Hotel
EXETER, Devon
02.2024 - 06.2024

Ensured exceptional service and maintained high guest satisfaction on a busy bar and restaurant.

  • Contributed to team success by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in work areas.
  • Facilitated positive dining experiences by providing excellent customer service.

Host

Green Tree Court
EXETER, Exeter
02.2023 - 12.2023

Provided care for residents of a busy care home, taking orders, supplying food and giving excellent service.

- Maintaining five-star atmosphere by laying tables, cleaning and stock-management.

-Monitored food distribution, verified guidelines for special dietary requirements and delivered meals to recipients quickly.

- Met needs of residents with a range of physical and mental difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.

- Adept in dealing with residents with dementia.

Table Waiter

Pier One
Plymouth, Devon
06.2021 - 12.2022

Transfered from Pier Masters in June to sister location, began as KP but transitioned to table service.

- Duties included running busy sections, serving high volumes of guests with exceptional customer care, taking orders, processing payments, assisting with knowledge of menu and preparation, and general customer service.

- Also assisted on bar on occasion and coffee-making when needed, as well as completing line cleans and restocking beer cellar.

- General cleaning as part of duties.

Kitchen Porter

Pier Masters
Plymouth, Devon
04.2021 - 06.2021

Dishwasher and kitchen porter for three months, responsible for high levels of hygiene in busy kitchen, as well as occasional food prep work and running duties.

Assistant Care Worker

Ellen Tinkham School
Exeter, Devon
07.2018 - 08.2018

Helped give care to children with range of physical/mental disabilities. Duties include play supervision and assistance of learning. General tidying and heavy lifting as part of job.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
08.2021

A-Levels - English Language, History, Law

Exeter College
Exeter
06.2018

GCSEs -

St Lukes Science and Sport college
Exeter
06.2016

Skills

    Skills include Restaurant experience, including working in a fast pace, high demand industry, general cleanliness, excellent table service skills and friendly demeanour as credited, collaboration as part of a team in studying and as worker, outstanding organisational skills and commitment in my field Excellent interpersonal skills and deeply caring nature Customer service and rapport building as part of ever-building skill set Adept in bar skills and beverage preparation, as well as line cleaning and maintenance

    University degree demanded high levels of commitment, professionalism and hard work Excellence in field as evidenced by receiving a first in dissertation as well as a 21 overall

Relevant infomation

My Number - 07484129470

Previous employment -

Mercure Southgate - Petra.KOVACS@accor.com (Manager)

Pier One-  hello@pieroneplymouth.co.uk

Green Tree Court - reception@lexiconhealthcare.co.uk

University Tutor - james.r.gregory@plymouth.ac.uk

Timeline

Front of house supervisor

Mercure Southgate Hotel
06.2024 - Current

Front of house team member

Mercure Southgate Hotel
02.2024 - 06.2024

Host

Green Tree Court
02.2023 - 12.2023

Table Waiter

Pier One
06.2021 - 12.2022

Kitchen Porter

Pier Masters
04.2021 - 06.2021

Assistant Care Worker

Ellen Tinkham School
07.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Plymouth

A-Levels - English Language, History, Law

Exeter College

GCSEs -

St Lukes Science and Sport college
Alex Murray