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Ellie Bennett

Ellie Bennett

Clayton le Moors,Lancashire

Summary

Positive, hardworking, hands-on team-member who can work efficiently and accordingly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Provide excellent customer service, meet goals and adapt to any situation. A fast learner who is completely open to training and offering an extra pair of hands to make a meaningful impact in any business. I am excited to expand my current skills and apply my knowledge in the workplace.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Waitress and Barista

Cafe Ri-An
Accrington, Lancashire
2023.09 - Current

During my shifts at Cafe Ri-An, I provide multiple services at the cafe to ensure guests feel welcome, comfortable and have an excellent experience with us. This includes:

  • Warmly greeting guests upon arrival to create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Preparing a range of hot and cold drinks using an espresso machine whilst ensuring aesthetic drink presentation.
  • Ensuring excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
  • Taking accurate guest orders and relaying information to the kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
  • Optimising workflow in busy periods through successful coordination and communication with the kitchen staff and chef.
  • Serving meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Attending tables regularly to check customer needs are met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Performing cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, collecting as well as washing dishes and taking out garbage.

Kennel and Cattery Volunteer

Animal Lodge
Great Harwood, Lancashire
2024.06 - 2024.07
  • Provided compassionate care to enhance animal wellbeing and comfort.
  • Comforted animals to alleviate distress and minimise incidents.
  • Paid consistent attention to resident felines, offering affection to boost wellness.
  • Exercised dogs regularly to support physical fitness and mental stimulation.
  • Supervised outdoor enclosures, runs and play areas to support animal safety.
  • Performed cleaning duties such as changing litter boxes, cleaning kennel and cattery areas and outdoor areas.

Education

GCSEs -

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
2017.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels -

Runshaw College
Leyland
2023.09 - 2025.06

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cash handling
  • Strong communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quality Assurance
  • Multitasking
  • Beverage presentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kennel and Cattery Volunteer

Animal Lodge
2024.06 - 2024.07

Waitress and Barista

Cafe Ri-An
2023.09 - Current

A-Levels -

Runshaw College
2023.09 - 2025.06

GCSEs -

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School
2017.09 - 2022.06
Ellie Bennett