A passionate, friendly and hard working Edinburgh Napier University graduate, seeking a suitable and relative career path that aligns with my Criminology honours degree. Looking to gain experience and knowledge specifically within this sector to enable success in the future when progressing with a career as such, however, am not limited to this type of career, as you will see in my current and past work experience!
- Quickly adapted to a fast paced working environment and learned a large drinks menu.
- Taken, prepared and served drinks orders for customers whilst giving additional suited and personal reccomendations if necessary.
- Worked extensively in the heart of Edinburgh through busy summers, The Fringe Festival and The Edinburgh Christmas Markets throughout my university studies.
- Maintained a high quality of cleanliness and followed cleaning procedures.
Athroughout the shift and when opening and closing the shop.
- Created relationships with regular and new customers, alongside meaningful friendships with colleagues.
- Additionally, I created new and effective ways to train new staff efficiently to enable them a less stressful training period for employer and new staff.
- Finally, I assisted in the improvement of stock taking/replenishment strategies which enabled easier procedures and reduced highlighted confusion.
- Ensured a high standard of uniform turnout for shifts to maintain client and employer satisfaction rates.
- Worked effectively within new teams every shift when serving food and beverages to clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Aquired knowledge of new serving techniques to ensure the highest professionalism in executive environments.
- Worked at events ranging from Six Nation Rugby games to business awards ceremonies in Edinburgh's Caledonian Hotel.
-Replenished shelves with baked goods fresh from the bakery, whilst rotating stock to prevent wastage.
- Developed empathetic and acknowledged client relationships
- Trained new employed colleagues for various roles.
- Prepared and packed orders, from breakfast and lunch requests of customers,to larger orders for other businesses.
- Worked overtime shifts during busy periods and maintaining high levels ofcustomer service and satisfaction during summer festivities, Christmas time and during the peak of Covid-19, all alongside completing my final years of high school exams.
- Cleaned holiday homes on a weekly basis, ensuring cleaning is completed before guest check ins.
- Leaving every room clean, hygenic and presentable, including two bedrooms, two bathroom, living room and dining area.
- Promoting and maintaing a safe and clean working environment, promptly emptying waste bins and transporting waste to designated areas.
- Washed and ironed bed sheets, tea towels and table cloths.
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Communication and Customer Service
- Responsibility and Reliability
- Full Knowledge of Microsoft platforms
- Flexibility
- Emotional Intelligence