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baking
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Food & Beverage Assistant/Customer Host
Open To Work

Monica Zapata Reategui

Saltmarshe Hall
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
37
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages

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.

Work History

Food & Beverage Operational Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
Saltmarshe Hall | Goole, South Yorkshire | 01.2025 - Current
  • 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.

Customer Advisor

6 Years 10 Months
Direct Line Group | Doncaster, South Yorkshire | 02.2018 - 12.2024
  • 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

Secretary General

2 Years
Ripley Department Store | Lima, Peru | 10.2015 - 10.2017
  • 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.

Croupier/Supervisor/Customer service

10 Years 2 Months
Royal Caribbean International | Miami, Florida | 07.2005 - 09.2015
  • 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.

Croupier

5 Years 6 Months
Villanova Casino | Lima, Peru | 11.1999 - 05.2005
  • 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.

Croupier

1 Year 8 Months
Casino Grand Hotel Miraflores | Lima, Peru | 01.1998 - 09.1999
  • 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.

Flight Attendant

2 Years
AeroContinente Airline | Lima, Peru | 11.1995 - 11.1997
  • 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

Flight Attendant

1 Year 11 Months
Faucett Airline | Lima, Peru | 11.1993 - 10.1995
  • 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.

Travel Agent

3 Years 8 Months
Union Tours travel Agency | Lima, Peru | 02.1990 - 10.1993
  • 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

Higher National Diploma - English Language

Peruvian Catholic Institute of Languages | 01-1994
  • Graduate

Higher National Diploma - commercial Aviation

Challenger Academy | 01-1991
  • Graduate

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

Hans Christian Andersen School | 01-1987

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
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Customer Advisor

Direct Line Group
02.2018 - 12.2024Read More

Secretary General

Ripley Department Store
10.2015 - 10.2017Read More

Croupier/Supervisor/Customer service

Royal Caribbean International
07.2005 - 09.2015Read More

Croupier

Villanova Casino
11.1999 - 05.2005Read More

Croupier

Casino Grand Hotel Miraflores
01.1998 - 09.1999Read More

Flight Attendant

AeroContinente Airline
11.1995 - 11.1997Read More

Flight Attendant

Faucett Airline
11.1993 - 10.1995Read More

Travel Agent

Union Tours travel Agency
02.1990 - 10.1993Read More

Peruvian Catholic Institute of Languages

Higher National Diploma from English Language
Read More

Challenger Academy

Higher National Diploma from commercial Aviation
Read More

Hans Christian Andersen School

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