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George Challoner

Manchester

Summary

I’m a friendly and hard-working person with experience in customer-facing roles. I’ve built strong skills in communication, working in a team, handling cash, and dealing with customer queries. I enjoy creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere and always aim to give customers a great experience. I’m confident these skills will help me do well in a waiting staff role, providing good service and making sure guests feel comfortable and looked after.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Front of house team member

The broadhouse
Sheffield
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Assisted in inventory management for efficient stock control.
  • Cleaned tables or counters after patrons had finished dining, maintaining cleanliness standards at all times.
  • Provided detailed information about menu items upon request, increasing customer satisfaction.

Front of House

Slug & Lettuce
Nottingham
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
  • Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of spirits, wines and beers to guide customer choices.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during peak hours for seamless operations.

Sales assistant

Sainsburys
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Operated tills efficiently, processing cash, card, and contactless payments while keeping queues moving.
  • Helped at self-checkout stations, resolving issues quickly to keep things running smoothly.
  • Kept aisles, shelves, and displays tidy, creating a clean and welcoming store environment.
  • Verified customer ages for alcohol and tobacco sales, following company policies and legal requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Nottingham Trent
Nottingham
09.2021 - 06.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

Chesterfield College
Chesterfield
09.2018 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Cash handling
  • Effective communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Punctual and reliable

Affiliations

  • Art
  • Fashion
  • Reading
  • Socialising

Timeline

Front of house team member

The broadhouse
06.2024 - 01.2025

Front of House

Slug & Lettuce
09.2022 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Nottingham Trent
09.2021 - 06.2024

Sales assistant

Sainsburys
06.2020 - 09.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Graphic Design

Chesterfield College
09.2018 - 06.2020
George Challoner