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Caitlin Pickering

Point Cook

Summary

Offering strong ability to connect with customers and provide high-quality service. Brings understanding of mixology principles and ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques. Ready to use and develop organizational and multitasking skills in Desired Position role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House/Bartender

Fonda Mexican
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.

Waitress Trainee

Gloria Jeans
01.2020 - 01.2020

(Volunteered)

  • Prepared specialty beverages according to specific requests from clients, showcasing adaptability and attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and friendly service during busy shifts.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or concerns, demonstrating excellent problem-solving abilities.

Waitress Trainee

GRILLED
01.2019 - 01.2019

(Volunteered)

  • Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
  • Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organised work environment.

  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Education

Certificate II - Hospitality

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022

Year 12 -

Mildura Senior College
12.2020

Skills

  • Order taking
  • Cleanliness
  • Table setting
  • Safe food handling
  • Soft beverage service
  • Alcoholic beverage service

Languages

Australian Sign Language
Professional Working

Timeline

Front of House/Bartender

Fonda Mexican
03.2022 - Current

Waitress Trainee

Gloria Jeans
01.2020 - 01.2020

Waitress Trainee

GRILLED
01.2019 - 01.2019

Certificate II - Hospitality

Melbourne Polytechnic

Year 12 -

Mildura Senior College
Caitlin Pickering