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Zara Robertson

Portlethen

Summary

Organised and dedicated with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Team Member (shift leader when required)

Co Op
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
07.2016 - Current

I am a team member in a very busy local shop where I provide excellent customer service as well as working as part of a team I am able to work alone on different tasks.

Daily Tasks Include:
Serving customers, handling cash
Helping any customers who needs assistance or have any questions Using in house systems to record wastage

Responsible when on shift for stock rotation of the fresh section as well as completing the current and next days reductions General shop duties

When required I also run the shift as a Team Leader, this includes the above daily tasks as well as : Managing staff
Dealing with any queries / complaints
End of day paperwork

Till reconciliation
Locking of shop

Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Weatherford
01.2014 - 05.2016

Working within a reception environment providing a telephone answering, admin and reception service as well as organising the post, welcoming visitors and ensuring efficient running of the reception desk.
Duties include:
Answering calls, emails and redirecting them to the relevant person
Meeting and greeting visitors
Dealing with any enquires and responding by telephone, writing, email or when needed in person.
Data entry onto internal system as well as word processing and producing a range of documents
Updating and maintaining records, files and databases as in accordance to Weatherford's standards
Ordering of goods and services
Processing of petty cash and invoices
Operating a computer and switchboard system and general office duties

Within this role I have also the following key skills:
Good organisation, customer focused
Self - motivated , proactive and hardworking

Assistant Manager

Costa Coffee
Aberdeen
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Within my role as Assistant Manager for Costa I am responsible for the day to day running of the business when I am on shift as well as overseeing all of the business when the manager is absent
  • This is a very hands on position
  • Other responsibilities include:
  • Daily ordering, completing invoices and all relevant health & safety checks
  • Ensuring the coffee shop is set up to Costa's required standards
  • Providing Costa's outstanding customer service to all customers
  • Cash Management
  • End of week stock count and report to area manager
  • Weekly payroll
  • Staff Training
  • Keeping within all required budgets

Catering Manager

Aramark @ Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • I am responsible for the full operational control of a very successful catering unit which includes a restaurant, Costa Coffee, vending facilities and in house hospitality
  • I ensure a high standard of food preparation and presentation
  • The position is a very hands on role
  • I have many diverse responsibilities which include:
  • Ensuring the highest standard of service
  • Completing paperwork – daily paperwork , invoicing client for functions
  • Working within budgetary, salary and stock controls
  • Customer Care – Providing the customer with the WOW factor
  • Training staff to provide the highest levels of customer service
  • Implementing food hygiene and health and safety regulations
  • Working with in house computer programs which include, Escort, Aratrade & Kronos
  • Ensuring all daily standards and audits are up to standard
  • Cash Management
  • Increasing turn over year on year and achieving set GP
  • Producing menus and costing for in house hospitality service
  • Client Meetings

Catering Manager

Compass – Eurest
Aberdeen
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Within Eurest I have worked within three very different contracts
  • In store café, Oil Company and public transport staff restaurant
  • My responsibilities were:
  • Stock ordering and control
  • Staff Training
  • Cash Management
  • Achieving daily standards
  • Working within and achieving budgets
  • Menu planning and basic cooking
  • Client Meetings
  • Using in house computer systems
  • Daily organization of paperwork – invoicing
  • Implementing new ideas to push the business forward

Assistant Manager

Revolution Bar
Aberdeen
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • My role was to work alongside the general manager
  • This position gave me more management experience and knowledge within the bar and restaurant industry
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Serving customers
  • Developing the menu to increase food sales
  • Stock taking
  • Completing staff rota's
  • Cash management
  • Organizing staff on shift

Education

HND Hospitality Management -

Robert Gordon University- Aberdeen
01.1998 - 01.2000

BTEC – Leisure & Tourism - undefined

Causeway Institute – Ballymoney Campus
01.1997 - 01.1998

BTEC - Business - undefined

Causeway Institute – Coleraine Campus
01.1996 - 01.1997

GCSE - undefined

Coleraine Girls Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1995

Skills


  • Gold Duke of Edinburgh
  • Bronze Duke of Edinburgh

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 05/20/79
  • Nationality: British

References

Available on request

Timeline

Team Member (shift leader when required)

Co Op
07.2016 - Current

Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Weatherford
01.2014 - 05.2016

Assistant Manager

Costa Coffee
01.2012 - 12.2014

Catering Manager

Aramark @ Robert Gordon University
01.2006 - 01.2012

Catering Manager

Compass – Eurest
01.2003 - 01.2006

Assistant Manager

Revolution Bar
01.2001 - 01.2003

HND Hospitality Management -

Robert Gordon University- Aberdeen
01.1998 - 01.2000

BTEC – Leisure & Tourism - undefined

Causeway Institute – Ballymoney Campus
01.1997 - 01.1998

BTEC - Business - undefined

Causeway Institute – Coleraine Campus
01.1996 - 01.1997

GCSE - undefined

Coleraine Girls Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1995
Zara Robertson