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MEI OGATA

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Highly motivated and collaborative server and kitchen staff member with 4 years of experience providing customer service suited to each customer’s unique needs in a busy environment. Possesses excellent communication with co-workers and customers as well as prioritization skills. Experienced in managing employees' tasks and providing clear instructions to ensure flexible operations and improving customer satisfaction and table turnover rate. Ready for an immediate start.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Sushi shop
Shiga, Japan
06.2023 - 03.2025

・Led a team of 10 people and trained more than 5 new employees, ensuring a clear understanding of the tasks and maintaining high accuracy in performance.

・Accurately closed the cash register, took stock, and reported daily sales.
・Prepared meals in a fast-paced environment by cutting and cooking seafood dishes.

Server and Kitchen Staff Member

Restaurant
Shiga, Japan
02.2023 - 03.2025

・ Increased sales by 10% by proactively recommending dishes to secure additional orders from customers.

・ Anticipated situations and customised meal serving timings to match individual customer needs.

・ Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of meat products and alcoholic beverages.

Sales Associate

Apparel
Kyoto, Japan
02.2023 - 11.2023

・ Provided customer support to international customers in English.

・ Suggested personalised clothing recommendations based on customer concerns, contributing about 5% to sales.

・ Achieved about 20 application member sign-ups per day, contributing to increased customer engagement and repeat customers.

Server and Kitchen Staff Member

Sushi shop
Shiga, Japan
06.2021 - 03.2023

・ Handled from 50 to 100 orders per day and prepared them for customers quickly and effectively.

・ Maintained a clean and professional appearance and dining area for guest satisfaction.

・ Assisted co-workers in other positions during busy times to handle the sudden increase in orders.

Education

Bachelor of Economics - International Economics

Ritsumeikan University
Shiga, Japan
03-2025

Skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Languages

Japanese
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Team Leader

Sushi shop
06.2023 - 03.2025

Server and Kitchen Staff Member

Restaurant
02.2023 - 03.2025

Sales Associate

Apparel
02.2023 - 11.2023

Server and Kitchen Staff Member

Sushi shop
06.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Economics - International Economics

Ritsumeikan University
MEI OGATA