Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Sakura Palmer

Cannonvale,QLD

Summary

Enthusiastic and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in retail and hospitality, both locally and internationally. Known for a positive attitude and the ability to quickly build a bond with customers, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience. Skilled at tackling new challenges, with a passion for learning and growth. With certifications in many different departments, I am ready to take on new opportunities and apply my skills in a dynamic role where I can contribute to team success while continuing to expand my knowledge.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hotel Waitress and All-Rounder

Hotel Over De Brug
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Welcomed guests with a warm and friendly attitude
  • Streamlined order-taking processes by effectively communicating with both guests and kitchen staff, minimizing errors and wait times.
  • Maintained clean and organized table settings, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests.
  • Made cold and hot beverages behind the bar
  • Handled high-pressure situations during peak hours while maintaining professional demeanour and prioritizing guest needs.
  • Made and answered phone calls regarding reservations and hotel bookings
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments, resulting in efficient service and minimal delays for guests.
  • Maintained good hygiene and cleanliness guidelines.
  • Prepared food ready for service.
  • Cleaned and prepared hotel rooms ready for the next guests.

Fresh Produce Team Member

The Prickly Pineapple
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance in the produce department.
  • Made and served fresh juices to customers.
  • Educated customers on seasonal offerings, promoting the benefits of locally sourced produce and organic options when available.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently stock shelves and rotate products.
  • Rotated older products to ensure freshness.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Kitchen Hand and Waitress

Whitsunday Sailing Club Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce bacteria in the work place.
  • Distributed food to floor staff to serve to customers.
  • Took food and drink orders and delivered them to guests.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.

Cafe Worker

Fat Frog Beach Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Made and served cold drinks and teas
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, offering solutions that ensured satisfaction while maintaining professionalism.
  • Maintained a clean and organized café environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.

Education

High School -

Proserpine State High School
Proserpine, QLD

High School - undefined

Taradale High School

Primary School - undefined

Bledisloe Primary School

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong multitasking
  • Bilingual
  • Greeting guests
  • Safe food handling
  • Wine service
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Liquor, wine, and food service

Certification

  • PADI Open Water Diving License (2022-09-29)
  • Cert II Outdoor & Recreation (2022-11-15)
  • RYA Competent Crew (2022-12-06)
  • HLTAID099 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (2023-10-10)
  • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support (2023-10-10)
  • HLTAID011 - Provide Frist Aid (2023-10-10)
  • HITAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (2023-10-10)
  • MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set (2023-12-11)
  • SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA) (2024-01-23)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working

Timeline

Hotel Waitress and All-Rounder

Hotel Over De Brug
04.2024 - 04.2025

Fresh Produce Team Member

The Prickly Pineapple
01.2023 - 03.2024

Kitchen Hand and Waitress

Whitsunday Sailing Club Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022

Cafe Worker

Fat Frog Beach Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2022

High School - undefined

Taradale High School

Primary School - undefined

Bledisloe Primary School

High School -

Proserpine State High School
Sakura Palmer