Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Ross Todd

Ross Todd

Stirling,Stirlingshire

Summary

I'm an enthusiastic university post-graduate with more than 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I have experience being a hardworking kitchen team member from washing dishes and mopping floors to preparing meals and plating food. I'm always ready to assist the kitchen with diverse needs, I'm trained in health and safety as well as the best practices within kitchens.

I'm an experienced Waiter bringing enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service, highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments.

I'm interested in taking on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Waiter

The Inn at Muckhart
Pool of Muckhart, Clackmannanshire
2019.09 - 2020.09
  • Serving food as well as clearing and setting tables for a pub/restaurant
  • Accommodated special dietary requests, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.

Chef's assistant

The Inn at Dollar (a.k.a The Forager)
Dollar, Clackmannanshire
2021.05 - 2021.09
  • Solely responsible for cooking and plating starters and desserts for a popular local restaurant.
  • Organised kitchen stock
  • Carried out daily food prep, reduced waste and cost.

Kitchen Porter

The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross
2022.05 - 2022.08
  • Working as part of a large team of staff in a well established 5 star luxury Hotel.
  • Worked under pressure during peak times of up to 400 covers without compromising on quality of work delivered.
  • Upheld exceptional cleanliness by washing kitchen tools and equipment as well as sweeping, mopping and deep cleaning.

Kitchen porter

The Hampton by Hilton Dundee
Dundee, Dundee City
2023.09 - 2024.06
  • worked as an integral part of a small team in the daily operations a buffet breakfast kitchen
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Performed daily and weekly tasks such as sweeping, mopping, deep cleaning, stock intake, hygiene checklists.

Room attendant - Housekeeping

The Gleneagles hotel
Auchterarder
2024.10 - 2025.06

Cleaned and serviced arrival rooms to Forbes 5 star standard, getting an average of 85-92% score in department audits within the 1 hour allocated time to complete the room.

Cleaned and serviced stayover/linen change rooms to Forbes 5 star standard, getting an average of 87-95% score in department audits within the 1/2 hour allocated time to complete the room.

Expertly and efficiently stripped and made beds, cleaned bathrooms (shower, toilet and sink) and restocked amenities.

Movement between rooms, cleaning rooms as well as project tasks such as deep cleaning all done in a timely manner and planned using expert time management skills.

Calm, polite and genuine guest interactions, asking if they need extra amenities and overall improving their stay in any way.

Assisting department colleagues in any way possible; helping with other rooms, carting linen for linen porters when short staffed, helping house porters when short staffed.

House porter

The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder
2025.06 - Current

Education

SCQF Level 5 -

Alva Academy
Alva, Clackmannanshire
2017.08 - 2018.06

SCQF Level 6 -

Alva Academy
Alva, Clackmannanshire
2018.08 - 2019.06

SCQF Level 7 -

Alva Academy
Alva, Clackmannanshire
2019.08 - 2020.06

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Dundee
Dundee
2020.09 - 2024.05

Skills

  • Dishwashing proficiency
  • Kitchen hygiene maintenance
  • Food storage knowledge
  • Floor cleaning expertise
  • Customer service experience
  • Meal presentation basics
  • Familiar with kitchen standards
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments
  • Awareness of allergen protocols
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Dependability
  • Health and safety regulations

Affiliations

  • Confident Snowboarder
  • Rock climbing and mountaineering
  • Film photography
  • Intermediate Guitar player

Accomplishments

  • Trampolining NDP Level 5 15+ Men Scottish champion for 4 consecutive years.
  • Gold medallist at Trampolining NDP British Regional Team Finals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

House porter

The Gleneagles Hotel
2025.06 - Current

Room attendant - Housekeeping

The Gleneagles hotel
2024.10 - 2025.06

Kitchen porter

The Hampton by Hilton Dundee
2023.09 - 2024.06

Kitchen Porter

The Gleneagles Hotel
2022.05 - 2022.08

Chef's assistant

The Inn at Dollar (a.k.a The Forager)
2021.05 - 2021.09

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Dundee
2020.09 - 2024.05

Waiter

The Inn at Muckhart
2019.09 - 2020.09

SCQF Level 7 -

Alva Academy
2019.08 - 2020.06

SCQF Level 6 -

Alva Academy
2018.08 - 2019.06

SCQF Level 5 -

Alva Academy
2017.08 - 2018.06
Ross Todd