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Fernanda  Ferreira

Fernanda Ferreira

Newcastle upon Tyne,Newcastle upon Tyne

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic Waitress adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies, as well as handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work. Self-motivated individual offering excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services. Engaging Waiter with ability to articulate and help customers make menu choices. Excellent issue resolution and customer service skills. Talented individual with desire to make guests feel welcome. Energetic personality coupled with strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills in food safety and customer service to new, rewarding opportunity. Multi-talented Waiter knowledgeable about food safety operations, best practices and compliance requirements. Able to easily work with small groups and large parties alike. Looking to take on demanding role with room for advancement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Front of House Team Member

JD Wetherspoons
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
01.2023 - 04.2023

I also worked as a waitress at Wetherspoons Newcastle . Very busy environment, but I like it because working in busy places means I always have task to do.

Working on such a busy and incredible full bar allowed me to develop even further my communication skills, customer service and friendly and to not feel pressured when I engage with difficult situations with customers .

  • Greeted customers warmly and professionally on arrival, promptly directing to allocated tables.
  • Confidently managed customer requests by listening actively to concerns and providing positive solutions.
  • Alerted kitchen teams to specific guest criteria, including food allergies and intolerances.
  • Collaborated across team to achieve productivity and efficiency.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Maintained attractive, clean and orderly spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Coffee Barista / waitress

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2022 - 01.2023

Working with Adkins was great. Because I managed develop baristas skills since most of the time I worked at cafes. It also gave me a chance to work in bars because of football matches my bar skills developed even further. I also worked as waitress serving and running food which I already knew .

Working with Adkins is honestly very reliable and flexible since it wasn’t a set rota but pick up shift sort of job so that was really helpful.

  • Made and served high-volume beverages with speed, quality and consistency, thriving in fast-paced cafe environments.
  • Produced high-volume coffee orders quickly and accurately, meeting customer demand.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders and commercial coffee brewers.
  • Created speciality drinks according to exact customer requests and preferences.
  • Cleaned and sanitised coffee and food preparation areas, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Fulfilled personalised orders with speciality milk options, meeting strict dietary requirements.
  • Warmly greeted and served customers, promptly processing payments to minimise wait times.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas for immaculate cafe conditions.

Food Runner/ front of house staff

Zizzi
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
08.2021 - 03.2022

I’m friendly young girl , I’m always smiling and being respectful both to staff and customer as that is number one rule for me , I’m a fast learner I also have good communication skills and social skills as that is needed when Working in the floor I am experienced in running ,food/drinks , and also make drinks as I have worked in bar before , be at the door and receive orders or instruction from the customer .

  • Facilitated smooth delivery of service by dealing with guests requests efficiently and accurately, maintaining clear and effective communication with kitchen staff.
  • Maintained immaculate presentation of dinnerware, using D10 and other equipment in my utility belt to polishing techniques to minimise the appearance of fingerprints.
  • Acted as food quality inspector, verifying final product aligned with company standards before serving items to guests.
  • Ensured meticulous table setting, using symmetry to create balance between table items.
  • Served food and beverages to customers whilst encapsulating company's brand tone and style.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss daily specials, revisions on menu and event specifications.
  • Opened, poured and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Verified ID of customers to determine eligibility for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.

Education

GCSEs -

Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
09/2016 - 08/2021

A-Levels -

Gateshead College
Gateshead
09/2021 - 05/2023

Skills

  • Customer experience
  • Complaint handling
  • Stress management
  • Barista experience
  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive
  • Food safety understanding
  • ID verification
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Food and beverage service
  • Spirits, wine and food service
  • Cleaning requirements
  • Table service
  • Table check-ins

Languages

Portuguese
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner

Timeline

Front of House Team Member

JD Wetherspoons
01.2023 - 04.2023

Coffee Barista / waitress

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2023

Food Runner/ front of house staff

Zizzi
08.2021 - 03.2022

GCSEs -

Walker Riverside Academy
09/2016 - 08/2021

A-Levels -

Gateshead College
09/2021 - 05/2023
Fernanda Ferreira