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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
baking
Additional Experience
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Monica Zapata Reategui

Food & Beverage Assistant/Customer Host
Doncaster,South Yorkshire
Monica Zapata Reategui

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Food & Beverage Operational AssistantCustomer AdvisorSecretary GeneralCroupier/Supervisor/Customer serviceCroupier

Salary Range

28000/yr - 200035/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement401k matchCompany Culture

Summary

Motivated and people-focused professional with over 30 years of customer-facing experience across hospitality, travel, events and customer service. Proven ability to lead by example, resolve issues calmly and deliver outstanding guest and customer experiences in fast-paced environments. Highly adaptable, confident dealing with diverse customers and skilled in complaint handling and day-to-day operations. Currently seeking a customer-facing supervisor or manager position where I can use my communication skills, leadership ability and customer-focused approach to enhance service standards and team results.

Overview

37
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

Saltmarshe Hall
Goole, South Yorkshire

Food & Beverage Operational Assistant
2025.01 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Delivered exceptional guest service for weddings, events and dining
  • Assisted with front-of-house supervision during busy functions
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
  • Directed staff in daily work assignments to help each achieve goals and uphold restaurant reputation.
  • Set up event rooms, table plans and décor as requested.
  • Coordinated with management on seating plans during high-traffic periods.
  • Resolved guest issues professionally, restoring confidence and loyalty.
  • Operated POS system and processed cash/card payments
  • Trained new staff on service standards and food safety.
  • Established positive rapport and relationships with event guests as Brand Ambassador
  • Collaborated with marketing to develop promotional strategies for new menu items, increasing sales revenue.

Direct Line Group
Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Customer Advisor
2018.02 - 2024.12 (6 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Handled customer complaints and problem-solving with poise in stressful environments
  • Helped customers feel valued and appreciated by going the extra mile to answer questions.
  • Followed-up on customer interactions to provide further support.
  • Built rapport with customers through courteous and professional communications.
  • Built long-lasting customer relationships by providing helpful, informative and attentive customer service.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive, professional face-to-face and over-the-phone customer relationships.
  • Attended regular training to enhance performance and expand knowledge.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls promptly to minimise customer waiting times and enhance customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, services, and company policies to offer accurate information to customers.
  • Adapted quickly toFCA-regulated insurance systems and processes.
  • Handled complex customer enquiries in a high-volume contact centre.
  • Resolved complaints and techni issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Built long-term customer relationships through clear communicatio.
  • Met performance targets while maintaining high service standards.
  • Supported vulnerable and distressed customers with patience and care.
  • Used excellent listening skills to identify sales opportunities for product or service cross-selling

Ripley Department Store
Lima, Peru

Secretary General
2015.10 - 2017.10 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Organised meetings, travel and diaries for senior managemen.
  • Coordinated corporate events and internal functions.
  • Handled confidential documents with discretion, maintaining the integrity of sensitive information.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of contacts, streamlining communication processes.

Royal Caribbean International
Miami, Florida

Croupier/Supervisor/Customer service
2005.07 - 2015.09 (10 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Supervised casino floor operations and frontline staff
  • Resolved disputes and customer complaints professionally.
  • Trained and mentored new team mambers.
  • Ensured safe, fair gaming and regulatory complianc.
  • Work in a fast_paced, multicultural guest environmen.
  • Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable and exciting experience.

Villanova Casino
Lima, Peru

Croupier
1999.11 - 2005.05 (5 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Delivered high-quality gust service and game operatio.
  • Built rapport with international customers.
  • Maintained gaming standards and compliance.
  • Calculated odds and received and paid-off bets on outcomes of sporting events or other interests.

Casino Grand Hotel Miraflores
Lima, Peru

Croupier
1998.01 - 1999.09 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Assisted new members with casino and general gaming advice, aiding positive customer experiences..
  • Demonstrated exceptional dexterity, dealing cards with meticulous precision and efficiency.
  • Maintained game efficiency and integrity to consistently meet positive casino service expectations.

AeroContinente Airline
Lima, Peru

Flight Attendant
1995.11 - 1997.11 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Ensured passenger safety and compliance with aviation regulations.
  • Managed conflicts and reassured passengers during disruption..
  • Inspected interior of aircraft before, during and after flights to ensure proper stowing of emergency equipment.
  • Delivered professional inflight customer service

Faucett Airline
Lima, Peru

Flight Attendant
1993.11 - 1995.10 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Pleasantly greeted passengers as they entered the aircraft and showed them where their seats were located.
  • Comforted and provided reassurance to passengers during unforeseen or stressful events, such as flight turbulence and flight delays..
  • Demonstrated and clearly explained safety processes and emergency procedures to passengers before take-off..
  • be a good communicator, safety-focused, service-minded and highly flexible in my duties and schedule.

Union Tours travel Agency
Lima, Peru

Travel Agent
1990.02 - 1993.10 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Arranged tailored travel packages to align with customer needs and budgets.
  • Built a loyal client base through exceptional service and communication.
  • Efficiently resolved booking issues and complaints, minimizing inconvenience
  • Took payments via credit and debit cards and handled all sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Education

Peruvian Catholic Institute of Languages

Higher National Diploma from English Language
1994-01

University Overview

  • Graduate

Challenger Academy

Higher National Diploma from commercial Aviation
1991-01

University Overview

  • Graduate

Hans Christian Andersen School

GCSEs from Math, English, Spanish, Biology, Geography, History, Chemistry and Physics
1987-01

University Overview

I got GCSE in all of those subjects

Skills

  • Customer service & guess experience
  • Team leadership & staff support
  • Complaint handling & conflict resolution
  • Front-of-house operations
  • Events & wedding support coordination
  • Communication & active listening
  • Training and mentoring new staff
  • Problem Solving under pressure
  • Health & safety awareness
  • Multicultural Communication
  • IT systems & fast learning ability

Languages

Spanish
English

Certification

  • Diploma of Fine Patisserie - Cordon Bleu
  • I studied the complete 5 modules. Chocolatier, Commercial Patisserie, French Patisserie, International Patisserie and Catering Patisserie.

baking

  • I like to bake and have since taking several courses to improve my understanding of the technical and practical side of baking cakes and their decoration.

Additional Experience

  • Owner & Baker - Sugar & Spice
  • Self-employed
  • Operate a home-based baking business specialising in custom cakes and desserts.
  • Manage orders, pricing, inventory customer relationships.
  • Built and maintained a loyal customer base through social media marketing on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Developed strong communication, organization, and time management skills through client interaction and order fulfillment.

Languages

6,C2

Timeline

Food & Beverage Operational Assistant

Saltmarshe Hall
2025.01 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Customer Advisor

Direct Line Group
2018.02 - 2024.12 (6 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Secretary General

Ripley Department Store
2015.10 - 2017.10 (2 education.years_Label)

Croupier/Supervisor/Customer service

Royal Caribbean International
2005.07 - 2015.09 (10 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Croupier

Villanova Casino
1999.11 - 2005.05 (5 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)

Croupier

Casino Grand Hotel Miraflores
1998.01 - 1999.09 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Flight Attendant

AeroContinente Airline
1995.11 - 1997.11 (2 education.years_Label)

Flight Attendant

Faucett Airline
1993.11 - 1995.10 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)

Travel Agent

Union Tours travel Agency
1990.02 - 1993.10 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Peruvian Catholic Institute of Languages

Higher National Diploma from English Language

Challenger Academy

Higher National Diploma from commercial Aviation

Hans Christian Andersen School

GCSEs from Math, English, Spanish, Biology, Geography, History, Chemistry and Physics
Monica Zapata ReateguiFood & Beverage Assistant/Customer Host