I am an enthusiastic hard worker with a wide range of experience and a developed skill set. Nevertheless, I am always open to learning on the job and willing to adapt when faced with challenges within a workplace. I have mainly worked alongside my studies and believe I am a reliable and efficient team member with a friendly attitude who applies herself consistently.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bartender
Tropicana
Newcastle upon Tyne
02.2025 - Current
Poured and served a variety of alcoholic drinks.
Skilled in interacting with customers professionally.
Worked efficiently in the high speed work environment due to the high volume of customers at once.
Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
Worked well together with the team behind the bar.
Efficient in both setting up and closing down the club.
Waitress
Corsaro Tipico Italiano
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
04.2023 - 03.2025
Delivered efficient and friendly service to hundreds of customers daily:
Greeted customers, presented menus and specials, took accurate guest orders and offered reccommendations where appropriate.
Regularly communicated with with kitchen staff to ensure orders were processed accurately and on-time, including changes to dishes for dietary restrictions.
Checked on tables regularly to boost customer satisfaction and process additional drink and food orders.
Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to resolve issues discreetly.
Totalled bills for customers and handled both cash and card transactions accurately.
Confidently handled reservations both over the phone and in-person, organised the 22 person seating area in a way to accommodate as many customers as possible.
As the staff consisted of a small team, this meant that I had to adapt quickly to take on different roles in order to ensure a smooth service.
I was a reliable team member who was trusted to be left alone in FOH where I kept the restaurant running smoothly.
Prepared and served both coffees and alcoholic beverages.
Maintained a clean, organised dining and bar area during service and regularly performed closing duties after service such as restocking.
Assisted in training new waitstaff members.
Barista
Cafe Rustico
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2022 - 04.2023
Confidently operated the espresso machine and made top-notch italian coffee.
Restocked bar and kept work areas tidy at all times.
Maintained the cleanliness of the seating area to ensure customer satisfaction.
Interacted with hundreds of customers, developing fundamental customer service skills.
Totalled bills and handled cash and card transactions accurately.
Performed closing duties such as cleaning the espresso machine and sealing pastries and sandwiches, ready for next-day use.
Education
A-Levels - Chemistry
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2022 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Maths
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2022 - 07.2024
A-Levels - French
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2022 - 07.2024
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Customer service
Teamwork
Upbeat, outgoing and approachable
Memory recall
Multitasking
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I speak italian fluently and am working towards fluency in french.