Grainne Murphy
Darwin
Summary
Passionate and accomplished Food Technology teacher with three years of experience in secondary education. Hard working, reliable and friendly hospitality all rounder with 7 years experience in various roles, such as bar attendant, barista, waitress, receptionist and retail assistant. Eager to pair my background in education, and customer service to provide a welcoming, enjoyable experience for customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Technology Teacher
Moorefield Girls High School
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated culinary principles to students through practical cookery lessons.
- Facilitated catering in school wide events, such as parents evening.
- Ensured safe and hygienic food preparation among my students.
- Encouraged students to prepare cook and serve safe, nutritious and appealing meals.
Waitress and Bar Attendee
The Arch Bar, Swords
10.2020 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers with a warm, friendly attitude, creating a positive dining experience for patrons.
- Effectively multi-tasked during busy periods, including taking food and drinks orders, clearing tables, serving drinks, and running food.
- Mixed and served a variety of alcoholic and barista beverages.
- Provided front-of-house duties to an excellent standard, handling payments, taking bookings, assisting new customers.
- Offered training to new staff members.
- Maintained a clean and organised work environment, ensuring excellent standards of safety and hygiene across all areas of the premises.
- Confidently handled customer feedback and resolved issues calmly and professionally to keep service running smoothly
Barista, Waitress, Receptionist
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided excellent customer service in a busy, fast paced environment.
- Held responsibility for the till and end of day cash report.
- Managed front-of-house tasks including answering phones, taking bookings, and responding to customer queries
- Prepared and served a wide range of espresso-based drinks and teas with speed and consistency
- Waited tables, ensuring a smooth friendly service
- Food preparation: sandwiches, salads and delicatessen style dishes.
Seasonal Retail Assistant
Eason Swords
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a high-volume retail environment
- Helped customers find books, gifts, and stationery, offering personalised recommendations
- Operated the cash register and handled cash, EFTPOS, gift cards, and refunds with accuracy
- Restocked shelves and displays to maintain a neat, well-presented shop floor during peak trading hours
- Gift-wrapped purchases and prepared promotional displays for Christmas sales
- Worked closely with team members to meet sales targets and maintain smooth store operations
- Managed stock deliveries and backroom organisation during busy seasonal periods
Education
Professional Master of Education -
St Angela's College, National University of Ireland
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Education, Home Economics and Irish
St Angela's College, National University of Ireland
05.2020
Skills
- Responsible Sale of Alcohol: SITHFAB021, May 2025
- Barista trained: Dublin Barista School, August 2019
- Food safety and hygiene: SafeFood Ireland, 2016
- First Aid and CPR Trained: ABC First Aid RTO 3399
- Waitressing
- Customer service
- Point of sale software
- Communication
- Teamwork
Timeline
Food Technology Teacher
Moorefield Girls High School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Waitress and Bar Attendee
The Arch Bar, Swords
10.2020 - 12.2024
Seasonal Retail Assistant
Eason Swords
12.2017 - 12.2018
Barista, Waitress, Receptionist
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
04.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Education, Home Economics and Irish
St Angela's College, National University of Ireland
Professional Master of Education -
St Angela's College, National University of Ireland
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