MEGHAN O'HALLORAN
Summary
Energetic hospitality professional with hands-on experience across fast-paced food and beverage operations. Recognised for strong presence on the floor , delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting team coordination and daily service flow. Keen to show leadership responsibilities , including staff training, shift communication, and acting as a link between management and service teams.
Highly organised, adaptable, and passionate about creating a positive, high-performing team culture, now seeking to step into a Food & Beverage Supervisor role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Restaurant Host
Fremantle Bar & Kitchen - Crowne Plaza
London, Greater London
2025.09 - Current
- Delivered seamless, high-volume front-of-house service by managing guest flow, bookings, and waitlists, consistently maintaining strong service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Managed private event enquiries via email, contributing to the generation of significant revenue while coordinating closely with Meetings & Events to ensure smooth execution of small-large scale events.
- Acted as a key link between management and front-of-house staff, supporting communication, service coordination, and day-to-day operational alignment.
- Collaborated across restaurant, kitchen, and bar teams to maintain efficient service flow, uphold food hygiene standards, and respond proactively to guest needs in a fast-paced environment.
Front of House Manager
La Bakerie
Wanstead
2024.02 - 2025.06
- Progressed rapidly from Barista to Supervisor, and subsequently stepped into a managerial role, overseeing staff onboarding/offboarding, rota planning, and high-value stock management.
- Managed day-to-day operations within an independent micro-bakery, including organising seasonal promotions and events, while developing advanced skills in speciality coffee and high-quality customer service.
Bartender & Waitress
The Leytonstone Tavern
London
2022.03 - 2023.09
- Delivered high-quality bar service during solo weekend shifts and events, demonstrating strong product knowledge, efficient order processing, and consistently high customer satisfaction.
- Built customer loyalty through excellent service while supporting team development by training new staff and maintaining a clean, organised, and well-run bar environment.
Education
First Class Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Queen Mary's University
London 2020.08 - 2023.07
Skills
- Food & Beverage Operations & Team Supervision
- Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Leadership, Team Support & Staff Training
- Shift Coordination & Floor Management
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving & Guest Resolution
- Organisation, Multitasking & Time Management
- Stock Control & Inventory Awareness
- POS/Systems: SumUp, Dojo, Access, OpenTable, Opera
LANGUAGES
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Restaurant Host
Fremantle Bar & Kitchen - Crowne Plaza
2025.09 - Current
Front of House Manager
La Bakerie
2024.02 - 2025.06
Bartender & Waitress
The Leytonstone Tavern
2022.03 - 2023.09
First Class Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Queen Mary's University
2020.08 - 2023.07