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Laiyah Sevealii

Algester, Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Young motivated team member with a solid background in retail and Hospitality. Committed to making every customer feel welcome, assisting with any need and having the ability to handle new challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Team Member

Kmart
Calamvale , Qld
08.2021 - Current
  • Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
  • Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
  • Trained new team members on the floor using approved training materials and information .
  • Contributed to team safety by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
  • Processed and retrieved customer special orders.
  • Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance and minimize time.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
  • Unpacked, verified and recorded incoming merchandise or material.
  • receiving incoming phone calls from customers and suppliers.
  • Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Interacted with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about services and products.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock levels and movements.
  • Participated in annual Stock take.

Section Waiter and Food Runner

Longtime Dining
Brisbane CBD, QLD
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Welcomed and seated guests upon arrival, as well as taking food and beverage orders when requested.
  • Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
  • Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.

UQ Life Volunteer

UQ Life
St Lucia , Qld
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Set up and packed up equipment before and after major events.
  • contributed to welcoming over 5000+ new students over the orientation week periods
  • Provided information about facilities, entertainment options and campus tours
  • Communicated directions to patrons for points in or outside of facility.
  • Sold and served refreshments to customers.
  • Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets and directed to facility locations.

Waitress

The Mix Bar
Woolloongabba , Qld
05.2020 - 08.2020

While completing my workplace credentials going towards my Cert III in Hospitality, I

  • Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

Australian Academy
Brisbane
02.2021

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit College
Sydney NSW
11.2019

Skills

  • Exceptional Customer Service and assistance
  • POS System Operation
  • Store Organization
  • Software use (Microsoft Word,Powerpoint, Excel etc)
  • Team Cooperation
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Payment Processing
  • Staff Training
  • Returns and Exchanges
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Stocktake

Timeline

Section Waiter and Food Runner

Longtime Dining
05.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Team Member

Kmart
08.2021 - Current

Waitress

The Mix Bar
05.2020 - 08.2020

UQ Life Volunteer

UQ Life
02.2020 - 07.2021

Certificate III - Hospitality

Australian Academy

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit College
Laiyah Sevealii