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Grace Bald

Otley,Leeds

Summary

I started working at Cedar Court Hotel in 2021 as an apprentice in hospitality which was finished by 2023 but I stayed on as a Guest Service Host which included working in the Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Reception, Events and House keeping. I am actively involved with the Minster of Fun events that we do in the hotel which includes choosing the decorations, setting up the function room and being the host when guests arrive. I am friendly and approachable with a good work ethic while maintaining to deliver exceptional customer service and stay calm under pressure. I know how to think quickly and effectively if any problem occurs. Committed to embrace new opportunities and learn new skills and personal growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Guest Service Host

Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintain cleanliness standards throughout various hotel areas, fostering a welcoming environment
  • Resolved guest queries efficiently, resulting in increased satisfaction rates.
  • Managed front desk operations to ensure smooth check-ins and check-outs.
  • Greeted guests warmly and professionally for positive first impressions.
  • Prepared customer bills and processed payments upon check out and in the restaurant/lounge bar
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Maintained excellent product and service knowledge to offer helpful customer guidance.
  • handle customer orders in the restaurant
  • Advised guests of current offers and promotions to upsell services.
  • Enhanced customer service by promptly taking orders and delivering food.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Assisted in setting up various functions occurring within hotel

Education

GCSEs -

Prince Henry's Grammar School
Otley, Leeds
09/2016 - 05/2021

L2 Hospitality Team Member - Food and Beverage -

Cedar Court hotel - Apprenticeship
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
01/2022 - 05/2023

First Aid Training -

Cedar Court Hotel

Supervisor Course -

Cedar Court Hotel
07/2024 - 11/2024

Skills

  • Good time management
  • Active listening skills
  • Restaurant operations knowledge
  • Customer-Oriented attitude
  • First aid training
  • Upselling techniques
  • Fire safety training
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Communication excellence
  • Able to stay calm under pressure
  • Event planning assistance
  • Cleanliness
  • Effective organization
  • Working with a team or independently to achieve goals
  • Creativity
  • Multitasking Skills


Accomplishments

I was a finalist for Intermediate Apprentice of the year in the North Yorkshire Apprentice awards 2023


I was a finalist for Apprentice of the year in the Harrogate Business Awards 2023

Timeline

Guest Service Host

Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
12.2021 - Current

GCSEs -

Prince Henry's Grammar School
09/2016 - 05/2021

L2 Hospitality Team Member - Food and Beverage -

Cedar Court hotel - Apprenticeship
01/2022 - 05/2023

First Aid Training -

Cedar Court Hotel

Supervisor Course -

Cedar Court Hotel
07/2024 - 11/2024
Grace Bald