Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Sam Hollis

Maidstone,Kent

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Waiting Staff

Wimpy
Maidstone, Kent
12.2024 - Current
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current promotions, specials and service additions, providing expert customer assistance.
  • Managed timing standards in food deliveries to minimise delays.
  • Helped bar staff prepare garnishes and mix cocktails during busy bar periods.
  • Prioritised multitasking under high pressure situations, improving overall service speed.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Delivered food and drinks discreetly for seamless and unobtrusive service.
  • Maintained proper hygiene standards in the kitchen for safe food handling.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations requiring immediate cleanup to minimise disruption.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing specific requests or concerns promptly.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Developed outstanding stain removal, spot cleaning and deep cleaning techniques to meet evolving customer demands.
  • Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimise infection risks.
  • Restocked, cleaned and sanitised bathroom spaces for optimum appearance and functionality.

Volunteer youth worker

Heart of Kent Hospice
Maidstone, Kent
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.
  • Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Advised alternative products to meet specific preferences or budgetary needs.
  • Helped customers make product and service selections among range of options.
  • Assisted customers with enquiries to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
  • Ensured cleanliness by sorting, washing, drying and ironing clothes.
  • Inspected every garment post-washing ensuring no residue of dirt or detergent was left behind.
  • Ensured cleanliness of linens and uniforms by diligent washing and ironing.
  • Followed detailed instructions on garment labels to properly clean clothes.

Education

A-Levels - Film Studies, English Literature, Art, Sociology

Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent
09.2023 -

GCSEs - English Literature+Language, Maths, History, R.S, Double Science, Art, French, German, Latin

Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent
09.2020 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Safe food handling
  • Effective communication
  • Food safety understanding
  • Public speaking
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Stock inventory maintenance
  • Hot beverage making
  • Dining room management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Proactive approach
  • Mediator
  • IT and Computers
  • Microsoft Software
  • Adobe Software
  • Art and Design
  • Graphic Design


Affiliations

  • Passionate about filmmaking, art, literature and music.

Accomplishments

Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award Recipient

Languages

German
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Timeline

Waiting Staff

Wimpy
12.2024 - Current

A-Levels - Film Studies, English Literature, Art, Sociology

Maidstone Grammar School
09.2023 -

Volunteer youth worker

Heart of Kent Hospice
06.2022 - 10.2022

GCSEs - English Literature+Language, Maths, History, R.S, Double Science, Art, French, German, Latin

Maidstone Grammar School
09.2020 - 07.2023
Sam Hollis