Laura Doorly
Darwin,Northern Territory
Summary
Teaching, Bar Work, Hospitality, Waitressing, Sales Assistant
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Tender/Waitstaff
The Lost Arc
01.2025 - Current
- Greeting guests, taking orders, and managing multiple tables during peak hours.
- Serving food and beverages while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
- Handling bar duties, including pouring drinks, making cocktails, and ensuring responsible alcohol service (RSA).
- Operating POS systems for orders, payments, and split bills.
- Coordinating with kitchen and bar staff for smooth service.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene per food safety regulations.
- Upselling menu items to enhance guest satisfaction and boost sales.
- Resolving customer inquiries and complaints professionally.
OOSH Educator
GOSH Coogee
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervising and engaging children in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
- Planning and facilitating activities
- Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks in line with food safety regulations.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Maintaining a clean and organized environment in line with health and safety regulations.
- Following policies and procedures
Secondary School Teacher
Our Lady's College, Greenhills
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught Irish and Geography to secondary school students.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons.
- Assessed student progress.
- Provided individualized support to help students achieve their potential.
- Supported students with exam preparation and skills development in both subjects.
- Maintained student records and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance the overall school experience.
Waitress/Bar Tender
Margaritaville
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Providing excellent customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
- Serving food and drinks promptly, ensuring quality, accuracy, and presentation standards.
- Mixing and serving cocktails in line with Margaritaville's menu and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
- Handling cash and credit transactions
- Managing a busy section by multitasking, ensuring all tables are attended to and customers are satisfied.
- Operating POS systems to place orders and manage billing.
- Ensuring cleanliness and organization of the bar and dining areas, including setting up and clearing tables, and restocking supplies.
- Upselling menu items to enhance customer experience and increase sales.
- Communicating with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Resolving customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere.
Shop Sales Assistant
XL Grocery Store
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed strong product knowledge to answer customer inquiries confidently and provide informed suggestions.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, sharing best practices for sales techniques and customer service skills.
- Managed cash register operations responsibly, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit card transactions.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
Fine Dining Server
Aviva Stadium
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional fine dining service and anticipating guests'' needs.
- Presenting and serving food and beverages with attention to detail, ensuring a high standard of presentation and quality.
- Skillfully juggled multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure during busy shifts.
- Maintained a polished appearance, contributing to the upscale ambiance desired by patrons.
Food Runner
Forge Field Cafe
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Delivering food and beverages from the kitchen to the correct tables promptly and accurately.
- Ensuring proper food presentation and checking orders for accuracy before serving.
- Assisting servers by refilling drinks, clearing empty plates, and maintaining a clean dining area.
- Coordinating with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure timely and efficient food delivery and guest satisfaction.
Education
Professional Masters of Education - Post Primary
Dublin City University
06-2024
BA-Joint Honours - Humanities
Dublin City University
06-2022
Leaving Certificate -
Our Lady's College, Greenhills
Drogheda, Co. Louth01.2019
Skills
- RSA
- Cocktail and drink preparation
- Excellent customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Strong multitasking
- Safe food handling
- Fine dining
Personal Information
- Nationality: Irish
- Driving License: Full, clean Irish driver's licence (manual)
- Visa Status: Working Holiday Visa (417)
Timeline
Bar Tender/Waitstaff
The Lost Arc
01.2025 - Current
OOSH Educator
GOSH Coogee
08.2024 - 01.2025
Secondary School Teacher
Our Lady's College, Greenhills
08.2022 - 06.2024
Waitress/Bar Tender
Margaritaville
04.2022 - 08.2022
Shop Sales Assistant
XL Grocery Store
06.2019 - 03.2022
Fine Dining Server
Aviva Stadium
10.2018 - 01.2020
Food Runner
Forge Field Cafe
12.2016 - 10.2018
Leaving Certificate -
Our Lady's College, Greenhills
Professional Masters of Education - Post Primary
Dublin City University
BA-Joint Honours - Humanities
Dublin City University
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