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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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