ALEX TÄHEMAA

A casual, fun, inviting alfresco dining experience in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. Owned by MasterChef Australia Allstars winner Callum Hann.

• Managed table sections efficiently, ensuring timely food delivery and accurate order placements.
• Collaborated with kitchen to accommodate special dietary requests and allergy concerns.
• Provided excellent yet unpretentious service during high-volume shifts.
• Prepared tables before guest arrival by setting up cutlery, napkins, glasses, plates.
• Closing duties including cleaning the restaurant’s indoor and outdoor area.
• Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices for exceptional customer service.

• Processed purchase invoices (data entry) and managed the purchase
• Processed employee expenses.
• Vendor account reconciliations.
• Prepared sales invoices
• Prepared and provided various stakeholders with the necessary reports.
• Managed the accounting department's email.

• Served wines, dishes and cocktails at a high-profile gala.
• Worked at this annual event on 3 occasions- June 2022, December 2023 and 2024.

• Assisted with financial, tax and management accounting.
• Helped prepare reports for audits and ensured accuracy of accounting data.

A renowned and successful Italian restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town, owned and run by Orm Oja, the judge and host of Masterchef Estonia.

• Greeted and seated guests according to seating plan, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
• Recommended aperitifs and provided detailed introductions of menu and wine list.
• Took accurate orders and ensured timely serving of food and drinks.
• Served wine.
• Prepared cocktails, coffee and made limoncello as a signature drink of the restaurant.
• Billing and cash register management.
• Took table reservations.

Completed basic training in the Estonian Defence Forces.
● Prepared breakfast and dinner daily for 800-1000 personnel.
● Ensured that the entire team followed all hygiene
requirements.
● Ensured that we adhered to the schedule. Breakfast had to be
ready by 7:30 AM, and dinner by 6:00 PM.

● Participated in military exercises, with the longest exercise lasting 6 weeks in the forest.

Kringel is a cozy and popular vegan cafe in Tallinn.

• Prepared a variety and large volume of different coffee drinks.
• Service was over the counter.
• Assisted with recommending and selling pastries, breakfast menu and other products.
• Displaying and restocking pastries, cakes, products.

Embassy of pure food. Contemporary Estonian cuisine.

• Welcomed guests, introduced menu and drink list, and took orders.
• Prepared cocktails, served food and drinks.

• Maintained the cleanliness and functionality of common areas.
• Performed minor repairs, including lighting, plumbing, and general upkeep.
• Took care of outdoor areas: snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf clearing.
• Ensured waste collection and recycling were handled properly.
• Reported maintenance issues to the housing board and coordinated with contractors when needed.

Restaurant Villa Wesset is located on the most vibrant street of the resort town of Pärnu, just a stone’s throw away from the beach.

• Awarded for outstanding performance and contribution to the restaurant's success. Gained highest sales revenue of the summer.
• Working in Villa Wesset gave me insights into service, service etiquette, and food and wine culture.