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Voluntary Work
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Octavia Mayala

London

Summary

Hospitality Assistant

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive front-of-house and back-of-house experience, including roles as a waitress, bartender, chef, and receptionist. Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service, handling high-pressure environments, multitasking efficiently, and building positive relationships with guests and colleagues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in upselling food and beverages, managing customer enquiries, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. Confident working independently or as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach to supporting smooth daily operations. Passionate about hospitality and committed to creating welcoming guest experiences while continuing to develop within the industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar associate

JD Weatherspoon
Stratford
2024.02 - 2026.01
  • Prepared drinks quickly
  • Checked IDs for legal drinking age compliance, maintaining responsible serving practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various spirits and cocktails increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Wiped down and sanitised tables, efficiently preparing areas for customers
  • Worked well under pressure maintaining high standards of service even during rush hours.

Commis chef

Aubaine Restaurant Selfridges
Bond Street
2023.08 - 2024.01
  • Trained as commis chef in high-end restaurant delivering five-star quality dishes
  • Prepared ingredients for head chef & assisted in following recipes closely to maintain consistent dish quality.
  • Foundational skills in food presentation to enhance visual appeal for diners.
  • Contributed to customer satisfaction through timely meal preparation.

Waitress

VQ Cafe Restaurant Bar
2022.10 - 2023.08
  • Supported food & drinks running,
  • Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services
  • Handled cash and card payments, ensuring that bills are processed accurately
  • Took customer orders accurately, noting dietary requirements
  • Greeted customers with warmth, delivering positive hospitality services from arrival to departure.
  • Clean, sanitise and organised tables, restaurant, bar and front of house areas promptly
  • Examine tables before service, ensuring tables held sufficient supplies of condiments, spotless service ware, menus.

Thai Chef Trainee

Suan Dusit University
, Thailand
2023.05 - 2023.06
  • Trained in Thai cuisine at Suan Dusit University in Thailand, developing knowledge of authentic ingredients, preparation techniques, and traditional cooking methods
  • Worked alongside Thai Head Chef and kitchen lecturer, assisting with food preparation, cooking, and developing back-of-house kitchen skills within professional training environment

Commis chef

Rouge Restaurant
Redbridge
2022.09 - 2023.05
  • Assisting senior chefs with food preparation and daily kitchen operations
  • Preparing ingredients, including chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and organising stock
  • Supporting the preparation and presentation of dishes to a high standard
  • Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen in line with food safety regulations
  • Ensuring all food items were stored correctly and stock rotated appropriately
  • Assisting with plating and service during busy periods

Food & Beverage server

Saffron Kitchen
Leyton
2021.08 - 2022.04
  • Welcomed and greeted customers warmly, delivering a positive and professional dining experience from arrival to departure
  • Provided attentive customer service by regularly checking on guests, refilling drinks, clearing plates, and assisting with additional requests
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of tables, restaurant areas, and front-of-house spaces.

Makeup/Beauty Artist

Self-employed
East London
2024.01 - 2026.02
  • Provide professional makeup services for clients.
  • Manage bookings and client communication.
  • Promote services and build client relationships through social media.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery (Advanced Training)

Redbridge College
London

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Barking & Dagenham College
London

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

Barking and Dagenham College
Romford
09/2025 - 06/2026

GCSEs - Hospitality & Catering

Eastbury Community School
London

GCSEs - English Language and Literature

Eastbury Community School
London

GCSEs - French

Eastbury Community School
London

GCSEs - Maths

Eastbury Community School
London

GCSEs - Combined Science

Eastbury Community School
London

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service & guest experience
  • Strong communication skills & professional telephone manner
  • Fast-paced hospitality environments
  • Reception, booking management
  • Cash handling & card payment processing
  • Time management & multitasking
  • Sales & upselling
  • Product knowledge & food and beverage service
  • Catering knowledge & hospitality operations
  • Hygiene, sanitation & infection control compliance
  • Menu memorisation

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Voluntary Work

Salon Therapist

  • Provided client consultations, professional advice, and maintained accurate record cards, strengthening communication, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Performed massage treatments and facials while ensuring clients felt comfortable, welcomed, and well cared for throughout their experience
  • Assisted with receptionist duties, including greeting clients, managing appointments, and responding to enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
  • Prepared and maintained treatment stations to high cleanliness and presentation standards, demonstrating strong organisation and professionalism
  • Developed transferable hospitality skills including customer care, teamwork, multitasking, professionalism under pressure, and creating positive guest experiences

Timeline

Bar associate

JD Weatherspoon
2024.02 - 2026.01

Makeup/Beauty Artist

Self-employed
2024.01 - 2026.02

Commis chef

Aubaine Restaurant Selfridges
2023.08 - 2024.01

Thai Chef Trainee

Suan Dusit University
2023.05 - 2023.06

Waitress

VQ Cafe Restaurant Bar
2022.10 - 2023.08

Commis chef

Rouge Restaurant
2022.09 - 2023.05

Food & Beverage server

Saffron Kitchen
2021.08 - 2022.04

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Barking & Dagenham College

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

Barking and Dagenham College
09/2025 - 06/2026

GCSEs - Hospitality & Catering

Eastbury Community School

GCSEs - English Language and Literature

Eastbury Community School

GCSEs - French

Eastbury Community School

GCSEs - Maths

Eastbury Community School

GCSEs - Combined Science

Eastbury Community School

NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery (Advanced Training)

Redbridge College
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