I am a dependable employee, successful in providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in a restaurant, bar or customer service setting. I am adaptable, professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. I have my RSA and RCG.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BARTENDER/WAITRESS/BARISTA
Hamilton Island Enterprise
Hamilton Island, QLD
01.2024 - 09.2024
Worked at a variety of restaurants and bars located on Hamilton Island, working a minimum of 38 hours per week.
Set up and packed down the bar for service.
Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
Prepared cocktails and mocktails from bar recipes, and served wine, draft and bottled beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
Maintained a calm demeanour during high volume periods and special events.
Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
Worked events such as weddings, long lunches, gala dinners, street parties, and conference groups of up to 500 people.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Dominos Pizza Inc.
Fairy Meadow, Australia
03.2021 - 01.2024
Promoted to Assistant Store Manager in May 2023.
Knowledge and understanding of all front and back-of-house operations.
Assisted in the recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.
Managed opening, closing procedures, and recommended changes to enhance the efficiency of daily activities.
Maintained positive customer relationships.
Supervised and evaluated up to 25 staff members.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards, and cash transactions.
Responded to customer concerns, working with the store manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Completed weekly inventory counts and orders.
Created and provided weekly work schedules to employees.
Trained new employees on protocols and customer service standards.
WAIT STAFF MEMBER
Ariel's Cafe
Figtree, Australia
05.2022 - 12.2022
Waiting and resetting tables to keep restaurant and work areas clean
Barista trained
Practised safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximise pleasant dining experience
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs
Served food/beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
Utilised communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner
CREW MEMBER
McDonalds, Fairy Meadow
Fairy Meadow, Australia
07.2019 - 04.2021
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas
Barista trained for McCafé orders
Provided excellent customer service whilst meeting quality expectations
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image
Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales
Education
High School Diploma -
Woonona High School
Woonona, NSW
10.2023
Skills
Excellent customer service ability
Sound understanding of teamwork
Barista trained
Ability to work independently
Clear and effective communication skills
Bar service
Certification
2023, Completed RSA
2023, Completed RCG
Accomplishments
2022/23 - Volunteered for Frame Running Wollongong Inc. Frame Running Wollongong (FRW) is a not-for-profit community activity created to support children in the Illawarra with a disability or impaired balance by providing a sporting service where they feel safe, secure, supported and equal.
2018 - Represented Redbacks Oz tag State Titles
2018 - Berkeley League Tag Grand Final Champions
2017 - Dux of Berkeley West Primary School
Hobbies and Interests
Maintaining fitness
Gym
Art
Outdoor activities
Cooking
References
Shania Lewis, Manager at Sails Restaurant and Bar Hamilton Island, slewis@hamiltonisland.com.au, 0480171428
Ella Leadbeatter, Dominos Store Manager, ella.leadbeatterr@hotmail.com, 0423570447
Madison Chapman, Year 12 Adviser, madison.bramley@det.nsw.edu.au, 0431269063