Energetic and outgoing professional with dedication to positive guest relations. Passionate about securing new, challenging position within fast-paced restaurant or bar. High-volume dining, customer service and cash-handling background.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Team Member
The Aviator
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
02.2023 - 09.2023
Elevated guest experiences by delivering tailored, personalised customer service.
Maintained attractive, clean and orderly spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
Greeted customers warmly and professionally on arrival, promptly directing to allocated tables.
Collaborated across team to achieve productivity and efficiency.
Attentively took orders, guiding customers on menu choices, allergy advice and chef recommendations.
Handled reservations to maximise covers and revenue.
Promoted current offers through creative promotional displays and targeted upselling.
Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
Verified ID of customers to determine eligibility for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Cooking Assistant
The Aviator
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
02.2021 - 01.2023
Used excellent knife skills to chop, dice and cut food items to recipe specifications.
Recommended food recycling actions that led to 80% food waste reduction.
Maximised longevity of equipment by ensuring regular maintenance and cleaning.
Prevented food safety hazards by cooling, refrigerating and storing food according to HACCP procedures.
Guaranteed staff and visitor safety, following cleaning and sanitation standards across all tasks.
Assisted in preparation of a multitude of catered functions that received a wide range of positive attendee feedback.