Ryley Barker
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
I am an organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.
I am also friendly and enthusiastic Waiter adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies, as well as handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work.
Outgoing Waiter eager to assist team and willing to take on any task. Experienced at helping guests feel welcome while responding to questions in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. Bringing 4 years of fine dining experience.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waiter
Off The Rails Cafe
Blackpool, Lancashire
2026.03 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Relayed feedback from customers to management for continuous improvement.
- Reduced waiting times by promptly clearing tables after use to optimise seating capacity.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
- Maintained professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Accommodated special dietary requests, ensuring personalised dining experiences for customers.
- Mitigated complaints effectively by empathetically listening and offering solutions.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
- Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
- Totalled bills for customers and accepted payment via currency and card payments.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, dishwashing and plating food.
- Advised on food and drink choices based on customer preferences.
- Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
- Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
- Monitored guest needs and proactively retrieved items, refilled beverages, and answered questions to enhance service quality.
Waiter
The Station Cafe
Blackpool, Lancashire
2024.04 - 2026.01
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Relayed feedback from customers to management for continuous improvement.
- Helped reduce waiting times by swiftly clearing tables after use.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
- Maintained professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Accommodated special dietary requests, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Mitigated complaints effectively by empathetically listening and offering solutions.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
- Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
- Totalled bills for customers and accepted payment via currency and card payments.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, dishwashing and plating food.
- Advised on food and drink choices based on customer preferences.
- Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
- Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
Education
GCSEs - GCSEs
Hodgson Academy
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire 2021.09 - 2026.06
Skills
- Menu knowledge
- Order taking
- Accurate order taking
- Order management
- Payment processing
- Cash handling
- Bill processing
- Payment efficiency
- POS Systems
- High-volume service
- Table service
- Beverage preparation
- Serving techniques
- Table preparation
- Table setting
- Table clearing
- Table check-ins
- Sanitisation practices
- Cleaning procedures
- Cleaning standards
- Health standards
- Allergen awareness
- Regulatory adherence
- Customer Service
- Customer service-oriented
- Difficult customer management
- Complaint resolution
- Feedback management
- Conflict resolution
- Upselling
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Stress resilience
- Efficient under pressure
- Dependable and reliable
- Friendly disposition
- Service mindedness
- Positive attitude
- Hospitality experience
- Dining setup
- Patient and calm nature
- Menu memorisation
- Barista experience
- Cleaning procedures
- Stress resilience
- Efficient order processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Waiter
Off The Rails Cafe
2026.03 - Current
Waiter
The Station Cafe
2024.04 - 2026.01
GCSEs - GCSEs
Hodgson Academy
2021.09 - 2026.06