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Jake White

Solihull,West Midlands

Summary

Self-motivated individual offering excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services. Engaging waiters with the ability to communicate with customers and to help make menu choices. Excellent issue resolution and customer service skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Front of house team member

Ember Inns
Solihull, West Midlands
2022.12 - Current

I have worked at The Fieldhouse, bar and restaurant since December 2022 and gained valuable experience during this time. I work part time on the bar, floor, and also when required, I help the back of house, preparing food, which has given me thorough understanding of hospitality.

As a strong team member I consistently achieved the areas listed below:

  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Confidently managed customer requests by listening actively to concerns and providing positive solutions.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
  • Collaborated across team to achieve productivity and efficiency.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
  • Elevated guest experiences by delivering tailored, personalised customer service.

Labourer

Solihull Tiles
Hockley Heath, Solihull
2023.07 - 2023.08

I was a labourer for a tiling business last summer during the college holidays full time.

  • Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
  • Followed instructions with strict attention to detail to perform assigned tasks under minimal supervision.
  • Communicated well with team across multiple locations.

Promotions assistant

Dunkleman and Sons
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2023.01 - 2023.07

I have worked several exhibition shows at the NEC, I reported to Kevin Burton, I made coffees and drinks for all guests and i also recorded new contacts for the company.

Education

GCSEs -

Arden Acadamy
Solihull
2017.09 - 2022.06

Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business

Solihull College
Solihull
2022.09 - 2024.06

BA (Hons) - Business Management & Entreprenuership

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
2024.09 - 2028.06

Skills

  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Interpersonal skills with a confident outlook
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Product knowledge
  • Complaint handling
  • IT Skills

Affiliations

  • Football is my biggest passion as i have always played at a high level including Solihull Moors, Birmingham City, Coventry City and Knowle FC

Timeline

BA (Hons) - Business Management & Entreprenuership

Nottingham Trent University
2024.09 - 2028.06

Labourer

Solihull Tiles
2023.07 - 2023.08

Promotions assistant

Dunkleman and Sons
2023.01 - 2023.07

Front of house team member

Ember Inns
2022.12 - Current

Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business

Solihull College
2022.09 - 2024.06

GCSEs -

Arden Acadamy
2017.09 - 2022.06
Jake White