Mark Charas
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Chef
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques
- Prepared for many functions to cater for more than 100 guests at time.
Front of House Employee
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Reset bistro tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
- Disinfected frequently touched between guests to minimize infection risks.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning
Waitstaff
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Arranged and prepared bistro tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Observed all safety and loss prevention procedures to adhere to universal precautions and infection control guidelines.
- Leveraged knowledge of table clearing techniques such as napkin folding and refilling condiments to reset table during and after dining service.
- Set up bistro room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep bistro and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
Trinity Grammar School
Summer Hill11.2023
Traineeship Certificate II in Kitchen Operations - Hospitality
Trinity Grammar School
Summer Hill, NSW11.2023
Skills
- Waitstaff training
- Conflict resolution
- Responsible
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Good listening skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Hospitality Service
- Preparing Guest Salads
- Chef Assistance
- Basic Cooking Methods
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Contamination Prevention
Tennis
I am an outdoor sport fan and enjoy tennis as it is a social game that I can play with friends or family.
Timeline
Trainee Chef
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2021 - Current
Front of House Employee
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2020 - 12.2021
Waitstaff
Rowers On Cooks River
12.2020 - 12.2021
Trinity Grammar School
Traineeship Certificate II in Kitchen Operations - Hospitality
Trinity Grammar School
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