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Jayden Cooke

Werris Creek,NSW

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at Graze Restaurant Willow Tree Inn, excelling in guest relations management and complaint handling. Proven ability to foster customer loyalty and enhance service quality, while effectively supervising teams in high-volume environments. Skilled in menu presentation and maintaining operational efficiency through strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Waiter

Graze Restaurant Willow Tree Inn
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with returning guests, leading to increased customer loyalty and positive reviews.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.

Admin & Banking/ finance

  • Doing a weekly cash reconciliation.
  • Topping up ATM cash.
  • Counting all Restaurant & Bar floats/ Pokie machine floats etc.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.

Willow Tree Inn Bar

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Supported bartenders with essential tasks, resulting in more efficient bar operations.
  • Supported needs of 7- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.

Head Barista

Farmers Wife Cafe
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Trained new employees on cafe policies, beverage preparation, and customer service standards to maintain a high level of performance.
  • Developed a loyal customer base by fostering strong relationships and consistently delivering high-quality beverages.
  • Reduced waste by implementing proper inventory management procedures and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.

Education

Euka Homeschooling AUS
Australia
02-2024

Quirindi High School
Quirindi, NSW
04-2022

Skills

  • High volume dining
  • Menu memorization
  • Guest relations management
  • Menu presentation
  • Team supervision
  • Table setting
  • Complaint handling
  • Safe food handling
  • Order accuracy
  • Cleanliness enforcement
  • Time management

Certification

  • RSA/RCG
  • Food safety handling

Timeline

Head Barista

Farmers Wife Cafe
03.2022 - 04.2023

Head Waiter

Graze Restaurant Willow Tree Inn
11.2021 - Current

Euka Homeschooling AUS

Quirindi High School
Jayden Cooke