Caden Harland
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Dedicated professional with a comprehensive skill set in hospitality and customer service, including expertise in billing and invoicing, food order taking, and drink serving. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking proficiency and self-motivated initiative, ensuring efficient communication with kitchen staff and adherence to health and safety compliance. Known for gracious hospitality, positivity, and courtesy, with a strong focus on cleanliness maintenance and fire safety awareness. Proficient in cash handling efficiency and electronic payment systems, offering reliable punctuality and effective menu recommendations. Committed to understanding special dietary requirements while maintaining a team player attitude to enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Cafe assistant
Beatty Cafe
Eastbourne, East Sussex
2025.07 - Current
- Served customers promptly to keep visits positive and welcoming.
- Worked closely with staff to foster cooperative shifts.
- Delivered excellent customer service using thorough product knowledge.
- Communicated effectively with team members for smooth operations.
- Followed health and safety rules to maintain immaculate work areas.
- Maintained friendly, positive attitude to improve customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced café atmosphere through cleanliness and thoughtful decoration details.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately for trouble-free payments.
- Restocked display cases regularly to support strong product availability.
- Kept workspaces clean for tidy, hygienic service conditions.
- Fulfilled assigned duties during peak hours to keep café running.
- Assisted inventory tasks to support efficient stock control.
- Served consistent food and drinks quality to encourage loyalty.
- Welcomed customers with smile from arrival through departure.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Delivered excellent customer service with thorough product knowledge.
Education
A-Levels - Law, Business & Criminology
Bexhill 6th Form
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex 2025.09 - 2026.07
GCSEs -
The Eastbourne Academy
Eastbourne, East Sussex 2020.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Food order taking
- Self-Motivated initiative
- Food allergen knowledge
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Communication with kitchen staff
- Health and safety consciousness
- Gracious hospitality
- Cash handling efficiency
- Reliable punctuality
- Menu recommendation
- Electronic payment systems
- Team player
- Customer Service
- Menu memorisation
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Football
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Hiking
Accomplishments
Qualified in Level 1 Sports Leadership.
Graduating Secondary School with Distinction.
Academic Excellence Award in Combined Science.
Timeline
A-Levels - Law, Business & Criminology
Bexhill 6th Form
2025.09 - 2026.07
Cafe assistant
Beatty Cafe
2025.07 - Current
GCSEs -
The Eastbourne Academy
2020.09 - 2025.06