Archie Tomes
Salisbury, ,wilts
Summary
My experiences across the hospitality industry has made me a hard working, time effective employee who works to the best of my ability in the interest of the client. As well as this my education and interests have made me a passionate researcher and writer as I have spent lots of time studying areas I am interested in. All of my experiences have made me first and foremost hardworking and eager to learn and gain more experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bar staff member
Old Mill Hotel
Salisbury, Wiltshire
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Working behind the bar and Front of House helping grow my skills in communicating as part of a team and ability to think for myself when problems arise and solve them independently.
- Helped organise special events at the bar.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Managed customer disputes effectively, preserving the business reputation.
- Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
Kitchen Porter
Rose and Crown Hotel
Harnham, Wiltshire
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Working as a Kitchen Porter, I gained valuable skills such as time management and working under pressure
- My role was to make sure that the kitchen was clean and up to standard
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
Waiter
Salisbury Racecourse
Salisbury, Wiltshire
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Seasonal Work in which I work within hospitality boxes and behind bars to ensure that customers at the races had an enjoyable experience
- The bar work at the races required me to quickly adapt to a role in which I had little experience
- I had to become a quick learner and did so successfully as I continued the job
- Again I enjoyed working with a wide range of people.
Pembroke Arms
Wilton
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Multiple roles including Pizza Chef, Front of House and Kitchen Porter, which allowed me to gain experience in multiple areas
- These many roles meant I had to have good communication, to be able to work as part of a large team and to deliver high standards in a busy working environment
Work Experience
Discover Adventure
Salisbury, Wiltshire
06.2018 - 06.2025
- With this work experience I gained hand on experience in how travel agencies organise and plan their trips
- In the case of discover adventure it was for expeditions so I learnt how to cover the many possibilities of what could go wrong and be prepared for these situations
- Streamlined filing system, enhancing office efficiency.
- Provided valuable support for successful company events and meetings.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
Outdoor market trader
Salisbury Charter Market
Salisbury, Wiltshire
06.2016 - 01.2021
- My role on the market included dealing with customers and setting up and taking down the stall.
- Traded in various weather conditions whilst maintaining positive attitude and commitment towards work.
- With predominately cash customers, I had to do quick mental arithmetic which I enjoyed.
- I learnt to build long term relationships with both market traders and regular customers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Exeter University
Falmouth, Cornwall 09.2021 - 06.2024
A-Level - History, Politics and Geography
Burgate Secondary School and Sixth Form
GCSE - Spanish: 6, English Literature and Language: 5, Maths: 4, Physical Education: 6, History: 6, Geography: 5, Science: 5
Skills
- Problem solving
- Physical awareness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
- Independent thinking
- High standards
- High energy levels
- Punctuality and reliability
- Strong physical endurance
- Maintenance of clean workspaces
- Customer orientation
- Multitasking proficiency
- Constant vigilance
- Time management mastery
- Team player
Affiliations
- Football all across the world and its structures
- Playing Rugby
- Reading
Certification
RYA Stage 4 of sailing completed at 14
Timeline
Bar staff member
Old Mill Hotel
08.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Porter
Rose and Crown Hotel
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Exeter University
09.2021 - 06.2024
Waiter
Salisbury Racecourse
01.2021 - 01.2025
Pembroke Arms
01.2019 - 01.2021
Work Experience
Discover Adventure
06.2018 - 06.2025
Outdoor market trader
Salisbury Charter Market
06.2016 - 01.2021
A-Level - History, Politics and Geography
Burgate Secondary School and Sixth Form
GCSE - Spanish: 6, English Literature and Language: 5, Maths: 4, Physical Education: 6, History: 6, Geography: 5, Science: 5
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