Dominic Hawkins
Minehead,Somerset
Summary
Motivated Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management student with a proven track record of academic excellence (First-Class honours in all first-year modules). Strong transferable skills developed through two years as a Head Waiter, which demonstrated leadership skills, having coordinated front-of-house teams during busy service periods, using effective communication and attention to detail. Essential qualities for accurate measurement, cost planning, and contract administration. Highly organised and adept at managing competing priorities under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Waiter
Luttrell Arms
Dunster, Somerset
2026.04 - Current
- Relayed feedback from customers to management for continuous improvement.
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
Tree surgeon
MS tree services
Minehead, Somerset
2025.05 - 2025.09
- Conducted risk assessments before commencing work.
- Adhered to environmental regulations whilst working on diverse projects.
- Collaborated closely with team members for efficient task completion.
Head waiter
Faustos
Minehead, Somerset
2023.05 - 2025.09
- Ran an effective and efficient team, ensuring all standards were met.
- communicated productively with both the manager and the customers to guarantee successful services.
- Handled cash transactions and end-of-day accounting tasks ensuring financial accuracy.
- Organised staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding customer feedback and staff performance issues.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Managment
University of the West of England
Bristol 09/2025 -
A-Levels - Business
West Somerset Collage
Minehead, Somerset 09/2023 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Criminology
West Somerset Collage
Minehead, Somerset 09/2023 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Sociology
West Somerset Collage
Minehead, Somerset 09/2023 - 06/2025
Skills
- Organised
- Confident communication
- Effective leadership
- attention to detail
- Highly motivated
Accomplishments
- Grade 5 piano
- Captained the Taunton District football club to become County finalist winners.
- Participated in the Milfield Schools County Tennis final and won.
Certification
- full uk driving licence
Timeline
Waiter
Luttrell Arms
2026.04 - Current
Tree surgeon
MS tree services
2025.05 - 2025.09
Head waiter
Faustos
2023.05 - 2025.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Managment
University of the West of England
09/2025 -
A-Levels - Business
West Somerset Collage
09/2023 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Criminology
West Somerset Collage
09/2023 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Sociology
West Somerset Collage
09/2023 - 06/2025