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Sarah Toms

Cobham,Surrey

Summary

Reliable [Job Title] with [Type] industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Housekeeping cleaner

Bupa
Weybridge, Surrey
08.2001 - 12.2003
  • Deep-cleaned bathrooms and kitchens to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
  • Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.
  • Serviced bathrooms with fresh supplies and regular cleaning.
  • Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors with spotless results.
  • Replaced sheets, duvets and pillowcases daily, maintaining spotless presentation standards.

Supervisor

Stanleys (Coffee Shop)
Weybridge, Surrey
04.1998 - 07.2001
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
  • Managed daily planning of workplace operations, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient task delivery.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Motivated team through providing hands-on practical support to all members of staff on duty.

Restaurant supervisor

David Lloyd Leisure
Weybridge, Surrey
04.1996 - 04.1998
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
  • Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
  • Recruited and trained new employees, offering ongoing support and guidance to maintain first-class customer service.
  • Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.

Front of house waiter

Oatlands Park Hotel
Weybridge, Surrey
07.1994 - 03.1996
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • 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.
  • Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, dishwashing and plating food.
  • Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Catering

Brookland's Collage
Weybridge, Surrey
09.1992 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Manual handling
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Domestic cleaning expertise
  • Dusting

Timeline

Housekeeping cleaner

Bupa
08.2001 - 12.2003

Supervisor

Stanleys (Coffee Shop)
04.1998 - 07.2001

Restaurant supervisor

David Lloyd Leisure
04.1996 - 04.1998

Front of house waiter

Oatlands Park Hotel
07.1994 - 03.1996

NVQ Level 3 - Catering

Brookland's Collage
09.1992 - 06.1995
Sarah Toms