Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6054
6054
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Fishmonger
Carricks Fish LTD
Snape, Bedale, North Yorkshire
10.2021 - Current
Prepared fish for sales, boosting customer satisfaction.
Packed orders carefully, preventing damage during transport.
Demonstrated filleting, skinning, and boning techniques to encourage the purchase of both whole fish and large quantities.
Cleaned and organised workspace to maintain hygienic conditions. Including daily temperature checks. Including Sanitising and cleaning the mobile fish wagons daily
Kept fish counter displays well-stocked, creating visually appealing displays to maintain customer interest.
Used clever sales techniques and communicated promotions to increase company profits.
Handled large cash and card transactions, maintaining accurate accounts on the daily markets.
Deal with customer complaints swiftly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat custom.
Work in a busy environment dealing with a number orders and customers at one time, especially busy at peak times of the year including Summer and Christmas
.
Waitress
The Golden Lion
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
07.2020 - 10.2021
Seated guests quickly and coordinated timely service to minimise table wait times.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes, enhancements, and recipe ingredients to efficiently answer customer questions regarding allergens.
Checked tables for sufficient supplies of condiments, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Prepared drinks for customers including coffee using a barista machine, soft drinks, and alcohol
Maintained excellent team relationships by proactively helping waitresses complete duties throughout service.
Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service to process a high volume of food and drink orders at peak times.
Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
Delivered quality food and beverage service to a number of guests per shift.
Set up function room for large functions including weddings, christenings, and funerals
Retail Assistant (Fruit and Vegetables)
Carricks Fish LTD
06.2018 - 07.2020
Work as a team player to construct a market stall in a new location each day
Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain a presentable stall at all times
Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information when required both in person and over the phone.
Resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Took orders over the phone from customers and completed their orders for delivery the next day.
Handled large amounts of money
Helped to train new staff
Kitchen assistant (Back of House)
Bettys Northallerton
03.2018 - 06.2018
Maintained clean and sanitised work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2019 - 08.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts and Management
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2017 - 09.2018
Foundation Degree in Arts - Culinary Arts Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College
09.2018 - 06.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Professional Cookery ( Patisserie and Confectionary)
Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2016 - 09.2017
NVQ Level 2 - Award in Food safety in Catering
Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2015 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Food Production and cooking
Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2015 - 06.2016
GCSEs - Maths
Bedale High School
Bedale
GCSEs - English
Bedale High School
Bedale
GCSEs - Food Technology
Bedale High School
Bedale
Skills
Experience in Customer service and Sales Assistance
Cash handling
Barista Skills
Experience in a busy working environment at peak times of the year including Christmas
Punctuality and reliability
Understand the importance of product display to interest customers and increase sales
Full Driving Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Fishmonger
Carricks Fish LTD
10.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2020 - 09.2021
Waitress
The Golden Lion
07.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2019 - 08.2020
Foundation Degree in Arts - Culinary Arts Management
The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2018 - 06.2019
Retail Assistant (Fruit and Vegetables)
Carricks Fish LTD
06.2018 - 07.2020
Kitchen assistant (Back of House)
Bettys Northallerton
03.2018 - 06.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts and Management
Middlesbrough College
09.2017 - 09.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Professional Cookery ( Patisserie and Confectionary)
Darlington College of Technology
09.2016 - 09.2017
NVQ Level 2 - Award in Food safety in Catering
Darlington College of Technology
09.2015 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Food Production and cooking
Server Assistant at The Original Fish Company Restaurant & Fresh Fish MarketServer Assistant at The Original Fish Company Restaurant & Fresh Fish Market