Lydia Robertson
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in order taking and ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work well under pressure whilst effectively assisting customers. Adaptable and able to step up by training newer team members. Committed to maintaining high standards of service and safety.
Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations.
Friendly and enthusiastic Waitress adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus as well as handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Waitress
Eat Your Heart Out- Joyce Davidson catering
Edinburgh, Midlothian
10.2023 - Current
Working as part of a small team to provide catering services for The Freemasons. Their events are held annually between October and April and events cater for parties between 30-200 members. This is a fast paced environment where I thrive under pressure. Duties include:
- Greeting guests and assisting with any queries
- Providing instruction and guidance to new team members
- Taking orders from customers
- Setting and clearing tables
- Assisting with plating the food and tidying up the kitchen area
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Drama, Graphics, Media, CDT
Balerno High School
Edinburgh 08/2021 -
GCSEs - English, Maths, Drama, Graphics, Biology, CDT, HFT
Balerno High School
Edinburgh 08/2021 -
Skills
- Working well under pressure
- Training newer team members
- Effective communications
- Order taking proficiency
- Safe manual handling
- Hygiene regulations compliance
Affiliations
- Tennis and drama
Accomplishments
Currently working towards an industry recognised training qualification
Languages
BSL
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Waitress
Eat Your Heart Out- Joyce Davidson catering
10.2023 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Drama, Graphics, Media, CDT
Balerno High School
08/2021 -
GCSEs - English, Maths, Drama, Graphics, Biology, CDT, HFT
Balerno High School
08/2021 -
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