Harvey Speirs
Paisley,Scotland
Summary
I am a confident, reliable and motivated individual with a strong drive to work. Throughout the years, I have studied Social Sciences and Administration, coupled with acting classes to improve my confidence around others. My goal is to eventually garner enough skills and experience to qualify as a chef. I thrive most working alongside a team to accomplish our goal of achieving excellence customer service. My hobbies include writing, reading, cooking and baking, so I am always looking to further my knowledge in various areas. I'm eager to learn and grow my skills further in other aspects too.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Worker
Sma' Shot Cottages
Paisley, Renfrewshire
05.2026 - Current
- Food preparation in the kitchen.
- Cleaning dishes, workspaces, fridges and stoves.
- Serving customers in the tea room.
- Ensuring food hygiene standards are met.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
- Working as part of a team.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Handled cash/Closing up registers.
Temporary Work Placement
Upper East Side
Paisley, UK
09.2026 - 10.2026
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Waiter
The Boatyard
Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Collected tickets and followed proper cash-handling procedures.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Education
National 5 - Acting
West College Scotland
National 5 - Administration
West College Scotland
National 5 - Social Sciences
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Skills
- English
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Project Management
- Food safety
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Good customer service
- Time keeping
- Computer Literate
- Communication (Written and verbal)
- Teamworker
Personal Information
- Driving License: Cars
- Work Permit: Yes
Certification
World Host
June 2026 to Present, RHIS Food Hygiene
June 2026 to Present, Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Retail
May 2026 to May 2029, Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
May 2026 to May 2029
Languages
English
First Language
Personal Details
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: GCSE or equivalent
Timeline
Temporary Work Placement
Upper East Side
09.2026 - 10.2026
Volunteer Worker
Sma' Shot Cottages
05.2026 - Current
Waiter
The Boatyard
01.2023 - 01.2023
National 5 - Acting
West College Scotland
National 5 - Administration
West College Scotland
National 5 - Social Sciences
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE