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Wilf Griffin

Stourbridge,Dudley

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in customer service and floral design. Developed exceptional waiting skills at Grill It in Stourbridge, including handling difficult customers, maintaining a positive dining atmosphere, and proficient use of restaurant software. As a florist at Websters of Wollaston, demonstrated creativity, time management, and sales persuasion while managing seasonal stock and crafting unique floral designs. Possesses leadership qualities from football team captaincy and resilience from completing the bronze Duke Of Edinburgh award. Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Waiter

Grill It
Stourbridge, West Midlands
11.2024 - Current
  • Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
  • Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
  • Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing.



As a waiter at Grill It in Stourbridge, I developed a diverse skill set that significantly enhanced my capability in the hospitality industry. My patient and calm nature proved essential when handling difficult customers, allowing me to effectively diffuse tense situations and maintain a positive dining atmosphere. I cultivated a strong service-minded approach, ensuring that every guest felt valued and attended to throughout their experience. My understanding of dining etiquette deepened, equipping me with the knowledge to serve food and beverages appropriately while adhering to professional standards. Additionally, I became proficient in using restaurant software, which streamlined the ordering process and improved efficiency. While my friendly disposition and commitment to customer service helped create a welcoming environment. Lastly, my product knowledge regarding menu items and specials enabled me to provide informed recommendations, enhancing the overall dining experience for our consumers.

Florist

Websters of Wollaston
stourbridge, west midlands
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalised floral arrangements.
  • Increased repeat business with superior customer service skills.
  • Encouraged an atmosphere of creativity amongst staff, fostering innovation in design.
  • Incorporated diverse flora from around the world into unique designs for international appeal.
  • Coordinated with team members to deliver high-quality service under peak times.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting store environment to attract customers.
  • Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate financial records were kept.


During my time as a florist at Websters of Wollaston, I honed a wide range of skills that enhanced both my creativity and efficiency. Dedication to quality was at the heart of my work, ensuring every arrangement met the highest standards. I mastered time management, balancing multiple orders while meeting deadlines with precision. Managing seasonal stock required careful planning and adaptability, ensuring fresh and diverse selections were always available. My role demanded flexible thinking, allowing me to adjust designs and solutions based on customer needs and product availability. Sales persuasion played a key role in my interactions, helping customers choose the perfect arrangements while maximizing sales opportunities. My creative vision allowed me to craft unique and eye-catching floral designs, while strong personal organization ensured smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Education

A-Levels - Law, criminology and business studies

King Edwards VI college
stourbridge
09.2024 - 09.2026

GCSEs - Science, Maths, English

Redhill school
Stourbridge
09.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

Overall personal skills

Over the course of my life I have developed many skills, such as in football In which I learned how to lead a team as a captain, further enhancing my overall skills in an allied situation To add to this, I completed my bronze Duke Of Edinburgh award in this group we had to navigate ourselves to a destination under harsh conditions showing resilience and motivation to achieve a goal The same can be applied in the workplace where skills I have developed along my life such as this resilience come into play, I tend to care for my team putting them before me in rush hours whilst my goal being to make sure customers are satisfied


Waiting skills


  • Dining etiquette knowledge
  • Patient and calm nature
  • Special dietary requirements understanding
  • Stock inventory control
  • Service mindedness
  • Meal recommendation
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Friendly disposition
  • Customer Service
  • Product knowledge
  • Table clearing


Florist skills


  • Creative vision
  • Flexible thinking
  • Time management mastery
  • Sales persuasion
  • Personal organisation
  • Aesthetic sensibility
  • Cash handling
  • Customer needs analysis

Affiliations

  • Football
  • The gym

Timeline

Waiter

Grill It
11.2024 - Current

A-Levels - Law, criminology and business studies

King Edwards VI college
09.2024 - 09.2026

Florist

Websters of Wollaston
05.2023 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Science, Maths, English

Redhill school
09.2020 - 06.2024
Wilf Griffin