David Ridley
Northallerton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Student taking gap year and looking for work in the local area. Extensive food and beverage knowledge and lots of experience in different catering environments whilst paying attention to detail and delivering a high quality service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Food and beverage assistant
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel
Grange, Cumbria
2025.08 - 2026.02
- Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
- Trained new team members, contributing to staff proficiency.
- Warmly greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
Customer Experience
Sainsbury's
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
2024.11 - 2025.03
- Enhanced customer experience by providing warm and friendly service.
- Served customers efficiently whilst maintaining excellent service over the christmas period.
- Fostered a welcoming shop environment for improved customer experience.
Band member
Precinct
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Coordinated with event organisers for effective planning of shows.
- Volunteered at charity events as part of the band's social responsibility efforts.
- Practised daily to maintain instrumental proficiency, ensured flawless performance.
Barista assistant
South Side Coffee House
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
2023.07 - 2024.11
- Streamlined workflow with effective communication amongst team members.
- Utilised espresso machines, grinders, and other cafe equipment effectively for quality product output.
- Maintained clean, organised cafe workspaces, enabling co-workers to readily locate required supplies.
Education
A-Levels -
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Darlington 2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs -
Northallerton School and Sixth Form College
Northallerton 2018.09 - 2023.07
A-Level Physics -
Self Taught
2024.06 - 2025.06
Timeline
Food and beverage assistant
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel
2025.08 - 2026.02
Customer Experience
Sainsbury's
2024.11 - 2025.03
A-Level Physics -
Self Taught
2024.06 - 2025.06
Band member
Precinct
2024.01 - 2025.03
A-Levels -
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
2023.09 - 2025.06
Barista assistant
South Side Coffee House
2023.07 - 2024.11
GCSEs -
Northallerton School and Sixth Form College
2018.09 - 2023.07