Michael Odufuwa
Kingsbury,Kingsbury
Summary
- Dynamic and articulate professional with a strong foundation in multitasking efficiency and customer engagement. Demonstrates exceptional patience under pressure and remains calm in high-stress environments, ensuring seamless food and beverage service. Proficient in special events catering, with excellent stamina and a keen eye for table arranging and cleaning. Aims to leverage skills in a challenging role that values dedication and effective communication.
- 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 individual adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies, as well as handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Waiter
Naba
London, Barnet
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
Waiter
Dagna
London, Bond street
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Handled payment transactions to guarantee smooth customer checkout process.
- Helped reduce waiting times by swiftly clearing tables after use.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for prompt order delivery to customers.
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Finchely Catholic High School
Barnet 09.2017 - 05.2021
GCSEs - English
Finchley Catholic High School
Barnet 09.2017 - 05.2021
GCSEs - Art
Finchley Catholic High School
Barnet 09.2017 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Computer Science
Barnet and Southgate College
Barnet 09.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- Beverage serving
- Patience under pressure
- Communicative and articulate
- Calm under stress
- Special events catering
- Good Listener
- Food serving
- Customer engagement
- Excellent stamina
- Table arranging and cleaning
Timeline
Waiter
Dagna
09.2023 - 09.2024
Waiter
Naba
12.2021 - 06.2023
A-Levels - Computer Science
Barnet and Southgate College
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - Maths
Finchely Catholic High School
09.2017 - 05.2021
GCSEs - English
Finchley Catholic High School
09.2017 - 05.2021
GCSEs - Art
Finchley Catholic High School
09.2017 - 05.2021
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