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Melissa Owen

Clifton,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Confident, dependable and customer focused individual with a collective 3 years of experience across hospitality and retail, which includes 2 consecutive years in front of house and bar staff roles. The experience in this role enabled adaptation to fast paced shifts, enhancing skills in multitasking and organisation while managing time accordingly, alongside upholding a positive and energetic attitude. Additionally, delivering a high standard of service in a fast paced and high pressure environment maintaining a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to remain calm under pressure. In addition, collaborating with team members in order to create a welcoming and well organised environment highlighting teamwork skills. Developed abilities included handling till operation efficiently, reliably and accurately including cash and card transactions and counting/cashing up the till at the end of a shift. Strong communication skills and confidence where adopted through this role as friendly and attentive service was provided and maintained, consequently building a strong report with a range of customers while also resolving any customer concerns quickly and with a high level of professionalism. I am now looking to bring my adaptability, customer service skills and consistent work ethic to a new position within a team-oriented workplace where I can continue to grow. I am eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar staff member

The Belle Freehouse
Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, motivational coaching.
  • Followed food safety and hygiene requirements to protect guests.
  • Coordinated daily replenishment and stock resets to maintain organised, tidy bar space.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
  • Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.

Front of house team member

South Farm
Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated positive dining experiences by providing excellent customer service.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing situations for uninterrupted service quality.
  • Contributed to team success by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in work areas.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Attended to customer's needs proactively for first-class waiting service.

Retail sales associate

AF Blakemore
Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Operated till systems correctly, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Unpacked deliveries quickly to maximise customer sales opportunities.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Requested and checked customer IDs at checkout for age-restricted products.
  • Dealt with returns, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

A-Levels - Biology, Psychology and Applied Science

Long Road Sixth Form
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.2022 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Time-Efficient service
  • Use of bar equipment
  • Knowledge of licensing laws
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • POS Systems
  • Employee training
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Till balancing
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Team collaboration
  • Product display setup
  • Customer focus

Timeline

Bar staff member

The Belle Freehouse
09.2024 - 09.2025

Front of house team member

South Farm
03.2023 - 12.2024

A-Levels - Biology, Psychology and Applied Science

Long Road Sixth Form
09.2022 - 06.2024

Retail sales associate

AF Blakemore
12.2021 - 11.2022
Melissa Owen