Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Availability
Why me?
Timeline
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Finn McCartney

Hassocks,West Sussex

Summary

I’ve always been loyal to my workplaces — I believe in building experience, growing my skills, and earning responsibility. That’s why I’m now ready to take the next step with Ivy Asia Brighton.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Waiter/Cook/Barista/Supervisor

Washbrooks Family Farm
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
08.2022 - 08.2025

Waiter, barista, team leader, customer service, and kitchen chef.

  • Delivered attentive, friendly table service, with a focus on guest satisfaction.
  • Prepared speciality coffee and drinks to consistently high standards.
  • Managed full-service FOH shifts, supporting junior team members, and leading by example.
  • Handled payments, registers, and daily close-downs with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained a calm, positive presence during busy services, and problem-solved on the fly.
  • Ran service during peak times, and kept floor operations running smoothly.
  • Balanced service duties with occasional kitchen prep when needed, showing flexibility.
  • Always brought a 'yes mentality' to shifts, jumping in wherever needed to support the team.

Kitchen porter

The White Horse
Ditchling, East Sussex
06.2020 - 08.2022

Kitchen Porter ➔ Chef Assistant.

  • Began in dishwashing, progressed to cooking.
  • Prepped and cooked meals under supervision.
  • Managed food safety, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.
  • Developed strong kitchen fundamentals at a young age.

Education

A-Levels -

Varndean College
Brighton
09/2021 - 06/2023

Skills

  • Customer service & table management
  • Barista experience
  • Team supervision
  • Fast-paced service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Loyal and reliable
  • Quick learner
  • Adaptable
  • kitchen experience

Affiliations

  • Music,Football, Fashion, Cooking

Certification

  • Food Hygiene Level 2 Certified
  • Paediatric First Aid Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Availability

Ready for early starts, late finishes, weekends & flexible shifts.

Why me?

  • Loyal — I stay, learn, and grow (3+ years at my last job)
  • Calm under pressure — busy service? That’s when I thrive
  • People person — kitchen, floor, guests, team — I get on with everyone
  • Always learning — barista, team leading, food prep, and more

Timeline

Waiter/Cook/Barista/Supervisor

Washbrooks Family Farm
08.2022 - 08.2025

Kitchen porter

The White Horse
06.2020 - 08.2022

A-Levels -

Varndean College
09/2021 - 06/2023
Finn McCartney