Jay Crosthwaite
London,London
Summary
Professional and outgoing 18 year old A-level graduate with a passion for efficient and friendly customer service. Talented in maintaining a clean and organised workspace within any environment. Enthusiastic to work and meet new people to expand my skillset and knowledge before starting University.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Restaurant waiter
Arang
London, London
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Helped customers prepare and cook their food on inbuilt barbeques and portable grills.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
- Organised, stocked and prepared simple drinks behind the bar.
- Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
- Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
Stage Crew
Polka Children's Theatre
London
- Assisted with set up and deconstruction of scaffolding structure for children's theatre show.
- Helped clean and maintain a safe working environment.
- Use of hand and power tools.
- Safety trained and used correct PPE.
- Communicated clearly with colleagues at multiple levels.
- Prepared equipment needed to complete tasks for smooth workflow.
Gardener
Sally Geeve
London
- Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
- Cleared weeds, leaves and snow, applying salt to hard surfaces when necessary.
- Worked on several occasions for the client.
- Made sure clients exact requests were met quickly and efficiently
Education
GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Spanish, Design & Technology, Geography and Music
Fortismere School
London 09.2016 - 07.2021
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography and Biology
Fortismere School
London 09.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Passion for customer service
- Prior experience in hospitality
- Friendly and welcoming
- Observant and aware
- Flexible and patient
- Quick and eager learner
- Organised and reliable
- Hardworking and perseverant
Affiliations
- I enjoy travelling and expanding my knowledge on cultures and traditions from around the world.
- I like rock climbing in my free time as it stimulates my body and mind, improving both my problem solving skills and my ability to think outside the box whilst keeping my body healthy.
- I love immersing myself in books, tv shows and movies as stories are a good way to learn about human experiences and society as a whole.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant waiter
Arang
09.2021 - 12.2023
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography and Biology
Fortismere School
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Spanish, Design & Technology, Geography and Music
Fortismere School
09.2016 - 07.2021
Stage Crew
Polka Children's Theatre
Gardener
Sally Geeve
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