Tafara Takabarasha
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and resilient professional with strong written and verbal communication skills developed through extensive customer interaction and workplace experience. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and inventory management abilities, including stock counting and maintaining organised workspaces. Proven teamwork and time management skills developed in a high-pressure environment at one of London's busiest Nando's restaurants. Capable of prioritising and multitasking effectively, balancing food preparation, hygiene standards, and operational responsibilities. Recognised for resilience and dedication with the SOAR award showing balance between managing employment and education .
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
back of house nandoca
Nandos
London Euston
2026.07 - Current
- Prepare and cook food following Nando's quality and food-safety standards.
- Work efficiently under pressure to meet fast kitchen order times.
- Supported kitchen team with food prep and stock management to ensure seamless service.
- Maintain a clean, organised, hygienic kitchen under health procedure guidance.
- Cleaned, sanitised, and organised equipment, utensils, and crockery for service readiness.
- Moved prepared food between kitchen stations to facilitate efficient service.
- Utilised detergents and cleaning chemicals safely according to health regulations.
Hair salon assistant
calista nenguke
Slough
2025.11 - 2026.01
- Cleaned and sterilised brushes and combs, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. brushes and combs after use for hygiene purposes.
- Operated till system proficiently to facilitate quick and easy transactions for customers.
- Handled telephone inquiries professionally increasing overall client satisfaction.
- Managed stock by monitoring inventory levels , counting products accurately and assisting with stock ordering to support daily operations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and share ideas. to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Managed over 15 customer calls a day and weekly bookings and slotting in appointments .
Education
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
riverton academy
zimbabwe 2023.01 - 2024.11
A-Levels - Economics , Sociology and government and politics
Cardinal pole catholic school
Hackney 2025.08 -
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills gained through telephone handling , customer interaction and professional workplace experience
- Strong organisational and inventory management skills including stock counting , ordering supplies and maintaining organised workspaces
- Excellent teamwork and time management developed while working in one of London's busiest Nando's restaurant , consistently delivering under pressure
- Excellent teamwork and time management developed while working in one of London's busiest Nando's restaurant, consistently delivering under pressure
- Able to prioritise and multitask effectively , balancing food preparation , hygiene standards and operational responsibilities in a fast paced environment
- Resilient and adaptable , demonstrated through balancing A- level studies with employment and receiving a SOAR award for resilience and dedication
Affiliations
- Long distance running - completed hackney half marathon 2026
- football strategy and tactical analysis through football management simulation
- Regurlalry attending amapiano music concerts and cultural events to sharpen organisational , community engagement and understanding brand connection
- Listening to the financial times news briefing podcasts
Finance experience and insight days
Artemis investment management and arrival : Artemis profit hunt
Novemeber 2025 - April 2026
- Completed a five month investment simulation programme focused on investment management and financial markets .
- Developed commercial awareness , financial decision making and analytical thinking.
Morningstar-Finance insight day
April 2026
- Attended a finance insight day at Morning stars London headquarters gaining insight into investment research and financial markets.
- Took part in a sponsorship negotioation simulation , acting as buyer/seller to secure commercial agreements .
- Worked collabaritevly to negotiote the lowest sponsorship price of all participating teams , demonstarting strong negotiation , analytical and teamwork skills
Aon - Finance and insurance insight day
July 2026
- Participated in workshops exploring risks management , insurance and consulting.
- Collaborated in teams to solve business challenges and strategic case studies.
- Networked with proffesionals and gained insight into investment management industry.
Coventry building society - Virtual work experience
July 2026
- Gained practical insight into retail banking and finacial services .
- Completed business and branding activities while working alongside professionals.
- Performed activities such as creating a flyer for a fundraising event helping to gain marketisation skills .
Timeline
back of house nandoca
Nandos
2026.07 - Current
Hair salon assistant
calista nenguke
2025.11 - 2026.01
A-Levels - Economics , Sociology and government and politics
Cardinal pole catholic school
2025.08 -
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
riverton academy
2023.01 - 2024.11