Kirsty Dickson
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A hardworking and talented professional with 5 years of experience in some of the busiest restaurants in Scotlands capital. Always providing first-class and personable service to guests while managing a busy section.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hosting (1 Year) and Serving (1 Year)
Dishoom
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Using various popular booking systems
- Communicating with other hosts/management to ensure waiting times are kept to a minimum while maintaining a good flow of the restaurant
- Ensuring that guests who are waiting in the queue are in the bar as soon as possible to finish off their wait time
- Accommodate special requests such as high chairs for children
- Answer incoming phone calls while managing the front desk
- Assisting servers by clearing tables or taking payments
- Serving tables in one of the busiest restaurants in Scotland
- Prioritising various tasks at once
- Guiding the guests through a unique menu and suggesting the correct food/drink pairings
- Supporting colleagues across all departments
- Using POS
- Communicating with the expeditor and management about allergies and special requests
Front of House
Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Training with an apprenticeship program to build my confidence and skills in hospitality
- Preparing drinks/food while managing my tables
- Working with tills/handling cash
- Communicating with the back of house to ensure that service is efficient
- Opening/Closing the bar area
Front of House
Angus Cafe George IV Bridge
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Working during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and busy holiday periods
- Taking sit-in and takeaway orders
Education
2021
HNC - Fashion Makeup
Edinburgh College
2019
The Royal High School
2018
Timeline
Hosting (1 Year) and Serving (1 Year)
Dishoom
07.2021 - 07.2023
Front of House
Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm
07.2019 - 06.2021
Front of House
Angus Cafe George IV Bridge
07.2018 - 05.2019
HNC - Fashion Makeup
Edinburgh College
The Royal High School
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