
Customer-focused hospitality team member with extensive experience delivering exceptional service in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Skilled at connecting with customers, resolving issues with confidence and empathy and maintaining top service standards to ensure a welcoming environment. Strong communication, teamwork and efficiency under pressure. Experienced in cash handling, maintaining operational standards, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. A work experience placement with TITAN Airways strengthened my understanding of airline operations and reinforced my passion for pursuing a career as Cabin Crew.
. Greeting and seating customers
. Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries and advise based on allergies and preferences
. Working and communicating as a team
. Taking orders from tables
. Serving food
. Handling customer complaints professionally and resolving issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
. Operating tills & Payments
. Bar work (upon turning 16 years old)
. serving beverages (Pouring bears, wines, spirits, soft drinks, teas & coffee)
. cash handling
. Table planning & organising
I started working at The Plough aged 14 years old in the kitchen as a pot wash, learning and understanding how a Pub/restaurant kitchen operates and works as a team. Shortly after, I moved Front Of house serving tables, adapting similar skills to my current job at The Crown.
Communication
Communicating with customers to: Take orders and communicate with chefs and other staff members
Working under pressure
Serving in a fast pace, busy pub - often being short staffed
Responsibility
Cash handling and organising table plan
Teamwork
Working as a team to operate efficiently and avoid mistakes
Numeracy
Cash handling
Initiative
To confidently make my own responsible decisions