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Nicholas Lister

Edinburgh

Summary

Enthusiastic and well rounded individual who approaches problems with an adaptable and proactive mindset whilst delivering high standards in customer facing positions to enhance client experience. Committed to delivering smooth operational services through confidently communicating coherently and ambitious to prosper in a career of aviation through passion of travel, meeting new people and positively contributing to a high performing team.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Hospitality team member

The Herringbone Restaurant
Edinburgh
2023.11 - 2024.09

Provided excellent service to customers in a high standard bistro
for 10 months which during that time, received the best review record out of the other 20 restaurants overseen by the owners in Scotland. Continuously assigned to the busiest area of the restaurant to be tasked with a high pressure and workload environment, handling up to 40 customers at once whilst helping other team members with their sections. Commended by co-workers and managers for the ability to work efficiently and collectively as a team, whilst being able to maintain a high standards for customers.

Bartender

The Old Clare Hotel
Sydney, Australia
2025.01 - 2025.03

Upheld a 5 star service at one of Sydney's most reputable hotels. Provided warming service to regular customers and hotel stayers, coordinating with team members to ensure swift setup and closure of multiple bars and room service provided in a prompt and professional manner. Contributed to organisation of events held in multiple locations across the hotel including hosting high end clients such as Qantas.

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

George Heriots School
Edinburgh

Integrated ATPL flight training -

Skyborne Airline Acadamy
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2025.04 -

Skills

  • Teamwork and leadership – Selected by interview to Captain as the 1st XV of the school rugby team, demonstrating recognised teamwork and leadership qualities
  • Multi-tasking and communication - Worked in high pressure environments where coordination and precision is key, leading to success, coming joint 1st in the National Air Squadron Trophy testing a number of these proficiencies
  • Application of procedures and situational awareness - Member of the Scottish gliding club where all members contributed to creating a safety enforced environment for passionate flyers, by managing movement of aircraft, coordination with other members ensuring clear and safe runways, communicating with landing aircraft and recording flight information

Timeline

Integrated ATPL flight training -

Skyborne Airline Acadamy
2025.04 -

Bartender

The Old Clare Hotel
2025.01 - 2025.03

Hospitality team member

The Herringbone Restaurant
2023.11 - 2024.09

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

George Heriots School
Nicholas Lister