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Maria Pala

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am an ambitious, motivated, driven and energetic girl from Sardinia, Italy and I have been in Australia since May 2023. I always meet my targets and I am a strong motivated person, with outstanding presentational skills. Always approachable, cheerful and possess good observation skills as well as the ability to work in part of a team. I am an outgoing and enthusiastic person who enjoys working in direct contact with customers. I pride myself on and am passionate about providing quality customer service and satisfaction. I am a self-motivated individual who is keen to work hard and learn new skills

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Villa Romana Trattoria Italian Restaurant
10.2023 - 02.2024

• Providing a warm welcome for customers and ensuring customer satisfaction

• Building relationships with regular customers and stakeholders

• Making recommendations from the menu if requested

• Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner

• Operating the cash register at the end of each guest’s meal

  • Worked in the pass area organising customers food and liaising with kitchen staff.

• Full product knowledge of all menu items and restaurant facilities and services

• Various multi-tasking and switching from task to task with ease

• Capable of working long hours

• Dedicated customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly

• Check with customers to ensure that they enjoy their meals and take action

• to correct any problems

• Providing quality customer service

• Learning the names of & building relationships with regular customers

  • Worked in the Restaurants Bar serving alcohol to patrons.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
  • Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.

Waitress – Event Coordinator

Farenight Events
06.2021 - 05.2023

• Welcome customers attending the events

• Assisted in the organisation of weekly events and provided the team with new ideas

• Sold tickets and received payment from customers attending events

• Helped to maintain a hygienic environment and assisted with general cleaning

• Organised people placement within event space and ensured their comfort

• Met weekly targets to ensure high numbers for each events

• Worked within a team environment to ensure efficient service

• Patiently trained inexperienced workers of expected service and requirements at events

• Assisted the marketing team with designs and photography at events

Grocer Worker/Assistant Manager

PM Supermercati –
06.2018 - 04.2023

• Trained on the cashier using the Point of Service (POS) system

• Learning the names of & building relationships with regular customer

• Opening and closing the shop, including closing the cash registers

• Answer customer queries in a polite and helpful manner

• Carrying heavy objects e.g. groceries, boxes of fruit and vegetables, bins

• Welcome customers into the shop and provided friendly service

• Topping up products on the shelves

• Delivering groceries to customers’ houses

• Resolve customer service issues in a timely manner

• Filling in for shifts cancelled at the last minute

• Ordering products from various suppliers

• Training new employees on cash register and products

• Managing the shop, often as the only worker for a shift

• Capable of work long hours

Education

No Degree - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

Express Online Training
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Liceo Eleonora D'Arborea
Cagliari Italy
06.2022

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Order Accuracy
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Menu Memorization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Performance Improvement
  • Cash Handling

Timeline

Waitress

Villa Romana Trattoria Italian Restaurant
10.2023 - 02.2024

Waitress – Event Coordinator

Farenight Events
06.2021 - 05.2023

Grocer Worker/Assistant Manager

PM Supermercati –
06.2018 - 04.2023

No Degree - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

Express Online Training

High School Diploma -

Liceo Eleonora D'Arborea
Maria Pala