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Courteney Fillmore

Surfers Paradise,QLD

Summary

A dynamic individual seeking employment in an environment in which I can put forth my strong communication skills and thrive in a new area. Eager and ready to learn, responsible and honest. With 6+ years of experience in food and beverage service, I have acquired many transferable skills such as organization, time management, and active listening.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server/Barista

Moranbah Community Workers Club
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Accelerated order completion times by efficiently multitasking between brewing, steaming, pouring, and serving various drinks simultaneously.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

Bartender

Dooly's
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Video Lottery Machine attendant, responsible for large sums of money, paid out winnings and emptied machines after hours.

Travel Consultant

Cloud5 Communications
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
  • Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
  • Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.

Restaurant Server

Gahan House
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink and food orders.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers


Restaurant Server

The Pub House
08.2018 - 02.2019

Restaurant Server

Fresco's Cafe & Grill
08.2017 - 06.2018

Restaurant Server

Tuscon's Tap & Grill
03.2017 - 07.2017

Restaurant Server

Swiss Chalet
08.2016 - 02.2017

Education

White Card Certificate
Queensland, Australia
2023

Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
Australia
2023

Responsible Beverage Training
New Brunswick, Canada
2021

Smart Serve Certificate
Ontario, New Brunswick
2017

High School Diploma -

Simonds High School
Saint John, New Brunswick
2015

Skills

  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Clear and Effective Communication & Active Listening Skills
  • High-Energy and Stamina
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • New Hire Training
  • Detail Oriented
  • POS System Operation
  • Order Management
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Food Running
  • Suggestive Selling

Timeline

Restaurant Server/Barista

Moranbah Community Workers Club
07.2023 - 11.2023

Bartender

Dooly's
09.2021 - 03.2023

Travel Consultant

Cloud5 Communications
01.2020 - 03.2020

Restaurant Server

Gahan House
06.2019 - 03.2020

Restaurant Server

The Pub House
08.2018 - 02.2019

Restaurant Server

Fresco's Cafe & Grill
08.2017 - 06.2018

Restaurant Server

Tuscon's Tap & Grill
03.2017 - 07.2017

Restaurant Server

Swiss Chalet
08.2016 - 02.2017

White Card Certificate

Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate

Responsible Beverage Training

Smart Serve Certificate

High School Diploma -

Simonds High School
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