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XHULJANA HYSKO

London,United Kingdom

Summary

An immaculately presented, polite and assertive young professional who is motivated by being a team player with a common goal. With a good academic record and passion to progress within the Criminology industry. Having great communication skills and always open to new knowledge.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Barista

Appestat –Islington
London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
10.2019 - Current
  • Experienced in busy environments.
  • Quickly adapts to new employment guidelines, courses and procedures.
  • Greeting guests, taking food & drink orders, making coffee and drinks, operating the till, tallying bills, handing checks, serving orders in a very busy environment as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace, enabling co-workers to locate resources and product.
  • Correctly followed all health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Provided customers with product details such as coffee blends and preparation descriptions.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Ordered, received and stocked supplies and retail products.
  • Managed morning rush of over 300 customers daily with efficient, level-headed customer service.
  • Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
  • Cleaned and sanitised work areas, utensils and equipment.
  • Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Interacted with customers while taking ordersand promoted a positive image for the business through excellent customer service.
  • Answered guest questions with the most accurate and updated information available.

Bartender

The Minories – Aldgate
London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Greeting guests, taking food & drink orders, making coffee and drinks, operating the till, tallying bills, handing checks, serving drink orders in a very busy environment as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
  • Prepared mixed drinks, and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Collected money and made change.
  • Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Devised unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising and replenishing.
  • Stopped service to any adult furnishing alcoholic beverages to minor.
  • Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.

Estate Agent

RightSpace – Brick Lane
London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Negotiated contracts and coordinate with lenders, solicitors and inspectors.
  • Communicated with builders and engineers about how to sell new houses.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Assisted clients with corporate relocation services.
  • Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
  • Created estate agent and buyer incentives and strategies with other agents, builders and buyers.

Manager

Food Philosophy
Marylebone, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Greeting guests, taking food & drink orders, making desserts, coffee and drinks, operating the till, tallying bills, handing checks, preparing & serving orders in a very busy environment as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Responsible for managing a team of staff in the store.
  • Created employee time sheets and handled requests for time off.
  • Interviewing new staff and determining their suitability.
  • Motive staff to work to their best ability and discover new skills.
  • Liaised with customers and suppliers on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for ordering stock and stock control.
  • Maintaining the high standards of the shop.
  • Extended existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies.
  • Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits.
  • Addressed customer issues to ensure swift and successful resolution.

Journalist, Athens

03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Paraskhnio/TodayPress –, , Greece Responsibilities: Working as journalist as part of writers, providing full coverage of local political and economic events.
  • Writing on a daily basis for the local web site news, political articles, etc.
  • Supervising new staff.
  • Reporting on a daily basis to manager.
  • Organise and chose the daily news for the web site.
  • Solving any IT problems through phone and meetings.

Journalist, SKAI
Athens, Greece
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Conducting interviews with readers, sources and anyone directly involved in a story.
  • Quickly collecting and analysing information on any breaking news stories.
  • Writing features and news stories.
  • Attending press launches, meetings and conferences etc.
  • Following up leads for potential new stories.
  • Conducting interviews in person and over the phone.
  • Coming up with catchy headings for features.
  • Editing copy.
  • Reviewing products and services and then writing pieces about them.
  • Thorough relationship builder; maintained thousands of contacts.
  • Managed contacts and followed legislative stories to produce on-air TV news stories.

Radio Journalist (Volunteering)

Presenter LayOut
Athens, Greece, Greece
05.2016 - 01.2017

Producer and radio speaker on a daily basis. Solo news and music radio program assigned. Online and phone interaction with listeners. Radio schedule programming. Sponsor and artist networking.

Retail Sales, Shop Assistant (Seasonal)

IDCANDY, Christmas Factory – Athens, Gazi, Greece
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for helping to run the store on a day to day basis by assisting with launching retail initiatives, general store maintenance.
  • Meeting and greeting customers when they enter the shop and provide full assistance if required.
  • Operating the till and handling financial transactions.
  • Receiving deliveries from suppliers.
  • Cataloguing stock and performing inventory checks.
  • Reporting any issues of concern to senior managers.
  • Checking and replenishing stock on displays.
  • Getting items from the stock room and maintain stock order and ensuring the aisles are kept clear for health and safety reasons.
  • Disposing of any discarded litter and wrappings, and making sure baskets are available in any time for customers to use.
  • Helping customers find different products within the store.

Barista/Waiter (Seasonal)

Grandma’s Recipes
Santorini, Greece
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Designed and printed menus, recipes and promotions and offers.
  • Cleaned and sanitised work areas, utensils and equipment.
  • Correctly followed all health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Provided customers with product details such as coffee blends and preparation descriptions.
  • Supported store manager with recruiting, interviewing and hiring baristas.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
  • Updated menu with daily offerings and specials, using personalised artistic touches.

Hostess (Seasonal)

Mermaid
Santorini, Greece
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Greeting customers as they enter the restaurant, taking their reservation or put them on a waiting list, give menus and show them to their seat.
  • Handle phone calls and customer queries about the restaurant and menu and assist various restaurant staff when necessary.
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

Retail Sales

01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Shop Assistant, Salad Shop – Piraeus, Greece Responsibilities: Responsible for helping to run the store on a day to day basis by assisting with launching retail initiatives, general store maintenance and training new staff.
  • Meeting and greeting customers when they enter the shop and provide full assistance if required.
  • Operating the till and handling financial transactions.
  • Receiving deliveries from suppliers.
  • Cataloguing stock and performing inventory checks.
  • Reporting any issues of concern to senior managers.
  • Checking and replenishing stock on displays.
  • Getting items from the stock room and maintain stock order and ensuring the aisles are kept clear for health and safety reasons.
  • Disposing of any discarded litter and wrappings, and making sure baskets are available in any time for customers to use.
  • Helping customers find different products within the store.

Waiter

Gazi College
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Greeting guests, taking food & drink orders, operating the till, tallying bills, handing checks, serving orders in a very busy environment as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to provide exceptional customer service.

Waiter (Seasonal)

Balux Seaside Café – Glyfada
, Greece
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Greeting guests, taking food & drink orders, operating the till, tallying bills, handing checks, serving orders in a very busy environment as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion.
  • Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
  • Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
  • Pitched in to assist host station by showing guests to tables.
  • Used hot water, bar mops and sanitising or cleaning products to wipe down kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Greeted guests in pleasant and courteous manner.
  • Adhered to quality expectations and standards.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room.
  • Supported other areas of restaurant in set up, clean-up, prep work and equipment maintenance.
  • Provided friendly and courteous service to all guests.
  • Confirmed legal drinking age of customers and discontinued service to intoxicated guests to eliminate liability and adhere to legal restrictions.
  • Guided guests through dining rooms and provided needed assistance.
  • Kept carpets and floor clear of debris.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Resolved complaints from guests by listening to issues and notifying restaurant manager.
  • Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
  • Identified items in stock for first use to decrease waste and profit loss.
  • Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
  • Kept tables neat by clearing away dirty dishes, wiping down surfaces and refreshing glasses or beverages.

Assistant Manager, Barista

Mousiko Kafenio
Nea Smirni, Greece
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for delivering a friendly service, smiling, greeting and making eye contact with every customer that comes to the store.
  • Playing an active role in providing a positive customer experience and driving sales.
  • Supporting the store team and manager to increase streams and profit targets.
  • Making coffees, drinks, sandwiches etc.
  • Maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness across the store.
  • Demonstrating good product knowledge to customers on key promotions and offers.
  • Providing cover in other areas during periods of holidays and sickness.
  • Approaching customers that may require assistance if you are on the shop floor.
  • Carrying out stock replenishment.
  • Ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy at all times.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Public Services

David Game College Higher Education Centre
London

13th High School Of Piraeus
Piraeus
2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Greek – Native, Albanian – Native, English – Advanced
  • PDA Ordering System
  • Social Media
  • Conferences
  • Customer service
  • Editing
  • English
  • Features
  • Financial
  • HND
  • Inventory
  • Journalist
  • Managing
  • Mathematics
  • Meetings
  • Microsoft Office
  • Physics
  • Press
  • Profit
  • Receiving
  • Reporting
  • Retail
  • Safety
  • Sales
  • Stock control
  • Stories
  • Supervising
  • Phone
  • TV
  • Web site
  • Articles
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Up-selling
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Food preparation
  • Cash register operation
  • POS systems
  • Food handling and sanitization
  • Food service standards
  • Sales transaction management
  • Guest service

Timeline

Barista

Appestat –Islington
10.2019 - Current

Bartender

The Minories – Aldgate
12.2018 - 10.2019

Estate Agent

RightSpace – Brick Lane
10.2018 - 11.2018

Manager

Food Philosophy
06.2018 - 09.2018

Journalist, Athens

03.2017 - 05.2018

Journalist, SKAI
10.2016 - 03.2017

Radio Journalist (Volunteering)

Presenter LayOut
05.2016 - 01.2017

Retail Sales, Shop Assistant (Seasonal)

IDCANDY, Christmas Factory – Athens, Gazi, Greece
11.2015 - 01.2016

Barista/Waiter (Seasonal)

Grandma’s Recipes
06.2015 - 09.2015

Hostess (Seasonal)

Mermaid
06.2015 - 09.2015

Retail Sales

01.2015 - 04.2015

Waiter

Gazi College
10.2014 - 12.2014

Waiter (Seasonal)

Balux Seaside Café – Glyfada
06.2014 - 09.2014

Assistant Manager, Barista

Mousiko Kafenio
04.2014 - 06.2014

Higher National Diploma - Public Services

David Game College Higher Education Centre

13th High School Of Piraeus
XHULJANA HYSKO