Detail-oriented professional with expertise in customer service, health and safety compliance, and staff morale building. Demonstrates strong skills in communication, money handling, and employee work scheduling to ensure operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging product knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business success. Committed to fostering a positive workplace environment while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Key Holder/Acting Steward
Whitchurch and Pensford Royal British Legion
Whitchurch
09.2023 - 02.2025
Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
Fostered positive relationships with customers enhancing their loyalty towards the establishment.
Monitored stock levels to avoid any potential shortages during peak hours.
Led by example in providing customers with attentive, professional restaurant service.
Recruited and trained high-performing team members to deliver faultless customer care.
Coordinated events at the venue, leading to increased bookings.
Scheduled weekly rosters for staff allocation optimising resources efficiently.
Conducted routine safety checks to adhere to health and safety regulations in premises.
Trained new staff on customer service protocols to enhance guest experience.
Managed cash handling procedures, reducing discrepancies in the daily tally.
Calculated daily takings, ensuring accurate financial records were kept for auditing purposes.
Oversaw general maintenance of bar equipment resulting in fewer operational disruptions.
Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
Marketing Manager
Andrews Marquees ltd
Bristol
01.2020 - 10.2024
Invoicing
Emailing clients
Sending quotes and booking in jobs
Website management
Social media management
Copyright content
General admin
Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
Waitress
Brassmill
Keynsham
11.2018 - 01.2020
Greet and escort customers to tables
Food allergy aware
Take food and drink orders
Serve food and drink
Maintain a clean tidy dining area
Follow health and safety requirements
Provide excellent customer service skills
Assistant Manager
JD Sports plc
Bristol Airport
01.2017 - 11.2018
Assist store manager with running of store
Drive sales to achieve targets
Hold store in store manager's absence
Hold staff meetings
Cashing up and banking
Price amendments
Read reports
Deal with complaints
Audit trainer
Overlooking store and all employees
Supervisor
JD Sports plc
Bristol Airport
08.2016 - 01.2017
Provide customer with excellent service
Deal with complaints
Ensure targets were met
Visual merchandising
In house trainer
Over look employees on shop floor
Waitress
Miller & Carter
Bath
10.2015 - 04.2016
Greet and escort customers to tables
Food allergy aware
Take food and drink orders
Serve food and drink
Maintain a clean tidy dining area
Delivery check and take payments
Follow health and safety requirements
Provide excellent customer service skills
Sales Assistant
JD Sports plc
Bristol Airport
08.2015 - 04.2016
Ensure customers receive best service
Replenish stock
Serve customers
Clean store/stockroom
Till trained
Waitress
Maes Knoll Toby Carvery
Whitchurch
07.2011 - 10.2015
Greet and escort customers to tables
Serve drinks
Follow health and safety requirements
Provide excellent customer service skills
Worked in all areas – FOH BOH BAR HOST
Education
GCSEs - English, Math, ICT, Child Development and Food Tech
St Bernadette's Catholic Secondary School
Bristol
09.2006 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
Ultra Clifton Beauty College
09.2009 - 06.2010
NVQ Level 2 -
Bastock Company
04.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
Good communicator
Money handling
Health and Safety Compliance
Customer service orientation
Staff morale building
Employee work scheduling
Product knowledge
Affiliations
Reading
Spending time with family and friends
Watching Sports
Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Key Holder/Acting Steward
Whitchurch and Pensford Royal British Legion
09.2023 - 02.2025
Marketing Manager
Andrews Marquees ltd
01.2020 - 10.2024
Waitress
Brassmill
11.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
JD Sports plc
01.2017 - 11.2018
Supervisor
JD Sports plc
08.2016 - 01.2017
Waitress
Miller & Carter
10.2015 - 04.2016
Sales Assistant
JD Sports plc
08.2015 - 04.2016
Waitress
Maes Knoll Toby Carvery
07.2011 - 10.2015
NVQ Level 2 -
Bastock Company
04.2011 - 01.2012
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
Ultra Clifton Beauty College
09.2009 - 06.2010
GCSEs - English, Math, ICT, Child Development and Food Tech