Gracie Holt
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Friendly and approachable, with excellent customer service skills coupled with ability to handle transactions and multitask in fast-paced environments. Experienced in communication and teamwork. Dedicated to creating a positive dining experience for guests in a waitressing role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Mill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Bridgwater
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Delivered friendly and efficient service during busy bar shifts.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills in high-pressure environments.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks, such as changing draught barrels, ensuring seamless operations behind bar.
- Received customer praise for approachable service and attentiveness.
Customer Assistant
Sainsbury’s
Taunton
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Assisted customers in a fast-paced environment, enhancing overall service efficiency.
- Utilised intuition to resolve technical issues and minimise wait times.
- Advised customers based on individual needs to create engaging shopping experiences.
- Acquired knowledge of store layout to effectively guide customers to desired items.
Waitress
Independent local events
Taunton, Somerset
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Independently managed streamlined service of food and drinks at a variety of local events, such as weddings and funerals.
- Proactively attended to tasks to ensure guests remained satisfied.
Waitress
Podshavers Restaurant
Bishops Lydeard
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Gained invaluable experience in a fast-paced a la carte restaurant, enhancing time management skills.
- Ensured prompt resolution of customer requests and issues to maintain satisfaction.
- Sustained cleanliness and organisation of dining area to promote a welcoming atmosphere.
Cleaner (part-time)
Mill Meadows Holiday Lodges
Kingston Saint Mary
2021.08 - 2023.08
- Cleaned and presented large holiday lodgesto high standards through effective teamwork.
- Trained new team members in cleaning protocols and procedures to ensure consistency.
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability by accepting shifts on short notice.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Geography
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 2024.09 -
A Levels - Psychology, Geography, Biology
Richard Huish College
2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Customer Service
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Expert multitasker
- Positive and approachable
- Tills operation
- Stock rotation practices
Accomplishments
- Successfully undertook all aspects of Bronze D of E, used resilience to complete the award despite effects of Covid 19.
- Selected as a prefect in the final year of secondary school, used leadership skills to guide and monitor younger pupils.
- Participated in dance classes of ballet, tap and jazz and undertook many dance exams over the course of 10 years, achieved merits or distinctions.
Custom
- An active member of Exeter University Surf society
- Pilates & yoga society
- Geography society
- Gained valuable life experience and people skills while travelling and au pairing on my gap year
Affiliations
- Dance
- Surfing
Timeline
Bartender
Mill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
2025.06 - 2025.09
Bachelor's degree - Geography
University of Exeter
2024.09 -
Customer Assistant
Sainsbury’s
2023.09 - 2024.02
Waitress
Independent local events
2023.07 - 2023.08
Waitress
Podshavers Restaurant
2023.06 - 2023.08
A Levels - Psychology, Geography, Biology
Richard Huish College
2021.09 - 2023.06
Cleaner (part-time)
Mill Meadows Holiday Lodges
2021.08 - 2023.08