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Education
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Gabriel Victor De Guzman

Mambourin,VIC

Summary

I am a graduate of VCE at Werribee Secondary College and current student at Monash University. I am an adaptive and determined individual that aims to continuously improve and learn. I am focused on being an effective and efficient person who works towards business objectives and strive towards a common goal. I am willing to commit to any role and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Attendant

Crowne Plaza Melbourne
02.2022 - Current
    • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
    • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
    • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
    • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
    • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
    • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
    • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
    • Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
    • Oversaw conference rooms, directed visitors, managed reservation system, answered questions and coordinated with vendors.
    • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
    • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
    • Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over 300 people.
    • Implemented event protocols to maintain safety and security of all attendees.

Concierge

Crowne Plaza Melbourne
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Managed daily operations of concierge desk and monitored staff performance to proactively address inefficiencies.
  • Worked closely with guests, some VIP, or celebrity, with high degree of respect for privacy.
  • Explained security policies and procedures to guests and hotel staff to promote visitor confidence and safety.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive database of local attractions and restaurants to assist personnel in recommending guest entertainment.
  • Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.
  • Managed check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
  • Facilitated and coordinated transportation services for guests.
  • Provided each guest with list of resort's upcoming activities and events upon check-in to enhance stays.

Waiter

NAUM Korean BBQ
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
  • Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Barista & Sandwich Hand

The Little Deli & Panini Bar
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
  • Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.

Barista

Café Dare
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Industry training undertaken in conjunction with Code Black Coffee Roasters
  • Serving staff, students and parent communities of Alamanda College
  • Confident working Vector till System, Coffee Grinder, La Marzocco espresso machine and steaming milk
  • Give advice about product range and what products they may enjoy
  • Providing customers with service such as table delivery

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
11.2025

High School Diploma -

Werribee Secondary College
Werribee, VIC
11.2021

Skills

  • Hospitality and Professionalism
  • Credit Card Transactions
  • Good research, evaluation and data gathering skills
  • Strong interpersonal and Communication
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Serving & Handling of Alcohol, RSA Certificate
  • Concierge Assistance
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Counter Restocking
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Concierge

Crowne Plaza Melbourne
05.2022 - 06.2022

Food & Beverage Attendant

Crowne Plaza Melbourne
02.2022 - Current

Waiter

NAUM Korean BBQ
11.2021 - 02.2022

Barista & Sandwich Hand

The Little Deli & Panini Bar
11.2020 - 02.2021

Barista

Café Dare
01.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science

Monash University

High School Diploma -

Werribee Secondary College
Gabriel Victor De Guzman