Stella Anastasiou

• Greeted and escorted guests to tables and checking reservations, providing attentive, professional front-of-house service.
• Took food and beverage orders using the POS system to maintain accuracy. Served customers, cleared and set tables and ensured the customers' experience exceeded their expectations.
• Work as part of a large team to prepare and create picture-perfect desserts and a variety of drinks such as, non-alcoholic cocktails, milkshakes and hot drinks.
• Briefly trained on the coffee machine.
• Managed timing standards in food deliveries to minimise delays.
• KP/Pot wash
• Responsible of the opening and closing duties.
• Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.

Café Team Member

• Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
• Took food and beverage orders using the POS system or order slips to maintain accuracy.
• Maximised table turnover by assisting in setting up and clearing down tables to enable prompt readiness for next service.
• Communicated closely with kitchen staff to ensure accurate, timely food service.
• Rotated stock in temperature-controlled storage areas for safe food service.
• Adhered to all food health and hygiene regulations, maintaining safe, compliant service provisions.
• Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Occasionally baked cakes and desserts that were to be sold in the café.

Events Team Member

• Assisted waiters during big events and functions to preserve smooth workflow.
• Verified customer age and information to determine eligibility for alcohol consumption.
• Opened, poured and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Communicated schedules and timelines to stakeholders for on-time event execution.
• Supported food preparation, logistics management and issue resolution to drive event success.
• Pot washing and event clean up.
• Assisted with food prep and service for the events. As well as independently making canapés for events.
• I am able to work under pressure and achieve successful results, for example, I had been given the opportunity to create canapés for an art exhibition. I successfully created a menu and sourced the ingredients within budget, as well as cooked and served these canapés within the time frame.

• Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
• Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
• Regularly communicated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
• Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
• Kept floors clean and clear of debris, minimising risks to guests and staff.
• Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
• Thoroughly cleaned dining areas, waiting areas and bathrooms to maintain guest comfort and hygiene.
• Trained new wait staff to deliver quality service and uphold brand standards.
• Reviewed current stock and updated stock list to maintain an organised establishment.
• Trained to prepare and cook food, as well as bake cakes weekly to sell in the restaurant.

• Cash Register Operations: Taking orders and lunch payments at my school dining area.

Lower Exit Award

Interior Design Diploma

BTEC Engineering (D*), Mathematics (A), Physics (D)

Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), English (B)