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Davina Hurren
Farnham Royal,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Seasoned Hospitality professional with over 30 years of diverse experience across Restaurants and Hotels, specialising in C&B and F&B. Proven expertise in delivering exceptional guest service and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities and effective collaboration within teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
F & B Assistant
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
01.2024 - 07.2026
- 5* Hotel Hospitality service in Restaurant, Bar, Functions,Weddings.
- Breakfast/lunch/dinner service.
- Restaurant waitress-Casual & Fine dining.
- Assisted team in coordinating private functions and events, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Running the Back of house service.
- Meet & Greet/Hosting.
- Order taking, service cycles, clear & relay.
- Delivered prompt and efficient service during peak and quiet periods, enhancing guest experience.
- Maintained high attention to detail and upheld standards, contributing to positive guest satisfaction.
- Guest focused, adaptability and experience.
- Teamwork & Multitasking.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Performed opening and closing procedures for the restaurant, ensuring readiness for service.
Waitress
The Botanist
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
06.2022 - 07.2026
- PART-TIME Restaurant waitress.
- Delivered fast, efficient service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Welcomed guests and coordinated seating arrangements to optimise flow.
- Managed sections, order taking, service cycles, and clearing to ensure smooth operations.
- Open/close tasks.
- Coordinated food orders at The Pass, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
Waitress
The Langley Hotel
Langley, Berkshire
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Restaurant waitress 5* Hotel.
- Delivered exceptional restaurant service, maintaining high standards consistently.
- Coordinated ordering and service cycle, ensuring clear communication and efficient task execution.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Supported restaurant operations for events and weddings, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Waitress Supervisor
Blues BBQ Smokehouse
03.2022 - 01.2024
Waitress
The Beechouse
01.2022 - 06.2022
Restaurant co-ordinator/Supervisor
Castle Hotel Legoland.
01.2020 - 12.2021
Restaurant Supervisor
Bella Italia
02.2018 - 12.2020
Waitress
Crazy Bear Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Roehampton Gate Cafe
03.2013 - 12.2014
Department Manager
Next
01.2005 - 11.2006
Deputy Manager
Caffe Uno
01.1997 - 03.2004
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Btec Business & Finance
Potter street school
Northwood Hills01-1996
NVQ Level 1 - BTec Leisure & Tourism
Potter Street School
Northwood Hills01-1995
GCSEs - English, Art & Design
Potter Street School
Northwood Hills01-1994
Skills
- Hospitality Industry-Restaurant/C&B/F&B
- Casual & Fine dining
- Guest services & High Standards
- Health & safety, Food Hygiene
- Company policies & Procedures
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Team training
- Adaptability
- Fast paced environments
Interests
Timeline
F & B Assistant
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
01.2024 - 07.2026
Waitress
The Langley Hotel
06.2023 - 01.2024
Waitress
The Botanist
06.2022 - 07.2026
Waitress Supervisor
Blues BBQ Smokehouse
03.2022 - 01.2024
Waitress
The Beechouse
01.2022 - 06.2022
Restaurant co-ordinator/Supervisor
Castle Hotel Legoland.
01.2020 - 12.2021
Restaurant Supervisor
Bella Italia
02.2018 - 12.2020
Waitress
Crazy Bear Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Roehampton Gate Cafe
03.2013 - 12.2014
Department Manager
Next
01.2005 - 11.2006
Deputy Manager
Caffe Uno
01.1997 - 03.2004
NVQ Level 2 - Btec Business & Finance
Potter street school
NVQ Level 1 - BTec Leisure & Tourism
Potter Street School
GCSEs - English, Art & Design
Potter Street School