Professional Summary
Highly seasoned and adaptable Hotel Server with superb attention to detail and an excellent customer service record. Adept at performing multiple simultaneous service tasks with complete accuracy and professionalism. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings weekends most holidays and special events as required. To improve my skills and knowledge as a waitress; become a part of a reputable fine-dining restaurant in Ethiopia; and run my own restaurant in the future
Strengths
A good memory and an eye for details
Vast knowledge of different wines and spirits
Ability to understand different kinds of people
Great sensitivity to the needs of others
A friendly, cheerful, and polite attitude
Experience in preparing salad and other appetizers, and coffee
Experience in mixing drinks
A strong passion to ensure customer satisfaction
Good communication skills.
Ability to carefully provide good customer service.
Capability to work hard.
Exceptional numerical skills with strong memory.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in timely manner.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Excellent Analytical and Problem solving Skill
High level of maturity and sense of responsibility
Sound time management skills Highly resourceful, objective and reliable
Ability to work in a team driven environment
I Possess a can – do attitude An outgoing and likable personality
I have confidences in my abilities A high degree of self-motivation.
Language
Excellent English skills both oral and verbal communication.
Arabic basic communication skill.
Hindu basic communication skill.
Swahili Excellent (in most part of Africa used to communicate).
Experience
Waiter
October 2018 – present
Croft alley katar beach club Doha Qatar
Took food and beverage orders and served them to customers.
Able to keep a clean and sanitary work station.
Having a thorough working knowledge of food and beverage menus, to be able to advise guests on selection and promote additional sales accordingly.
Point of sale (OPS) system operation.
Excellent guest service skills and Cash handling.
Strong customer relationship builder punctual committed to customer services.
Food production quality knowledge Strong restaurant serving experience.
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature.
Provided friendly and attentive service and exceptional hospitality.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to hotel guests
Continuously seeks to endeavor professionalism in own job function
Hotel Server
August 2017 – September 2018
Sheraton Hotel Doha Qatar
Took food and beverage orders and served them to customers.
Provides efficient, prompt and courteous service by receiving, seating and presenting guests with the menu.
I promoting additional sales by taking opportunities to up-sell, in a manner that is professional and courteous.
Addressing all regular guest by name with an appropriate title and maintain a record of their Likes & Dislikes in the prescribed format.
I know all tables by numbers and seats, in order to seat the guest on the designated table and assist restaurant team in service when requested by the Restaurant Supervisor.
Checks with the Restaurant Supervisor concerning set-ups and last minute changes
Ensuring the restaurant reservations list is updated at all the times and tables are being reserved accordingly.
Ensuring that the cover sheet(s) is maintained and filed daily.
Check with guests for their satisfaction and Maintains high confidentiality get feedback from guests
Hotel Server
September 2012 –31July2015
Radisson Blue Hotel Addis Ababa
Settle the guest bills as per the mode of payment (Room charge, Cash or credit card).
Farewells guests at departure.
A daily closing procedure is followed as per the set guidelines.
Expert using tally and Peachtree accounting software for cash transaction, Cash float, credit card transaction, room charge.
Notifies the Restaurant Manager and responsible regarding lost and found objects immediately.
Reports all potential and real hazards appropriately.
Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct.
Stays updated with activities in the hotel by reviewing the communication log book for each shift and updates log book for next shift.
Maintain Anniversary/Birthday list for all the guest, informing the Restaurant Manager on the said date.
Attends scheduled outlet briefing and regular training sessions.
Carries out any other duty that may be assigned by the management.
Waiters
Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa Ethiopia
December 10 2011 __ July 2 2014
Performed setup for various dining area workstations.
Relay patrons’ orders to the kitchen
Maintains a favorable reputation of the Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts at all times.
Ensure that the order is prepared according to the menu.
Ensure order quality and quantity prior to serving.
Assisted in food preparation processes as required.
Served meals and beverages in accordance with hotel presentation standards.
Maintained and updated reservation lists.
Assisted in running the grocery store.
Operated the cash register and received payments.
Ensured that shop exits are free from obstacles; maintained the sanitation of the shop and displays.
Greeted and seated guests quickly and courteously.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science,
ETHIOPIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY ST.THOMAS AQUINAS,
October 2015
Major: Information technology and Computer Systems
Concentrations: Computer Programing and Computer Networks Cumulative GPA: 3.07
AND
Bachelor of Arts,
OROMIA STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2015
Major: Accounting and Public Finance
Concentrations: Principle of Accounting GAAP Cost Accounting, Management, Financial Accounting Cumulative GPA: 2.77
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Ethiopian Government Driving License: 2014 – Present
Certificate in
Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Technology:
KIBO Community based foundation Uganda Kampala.
Major: Changing Mind set and Empowering Youth.
Concentrations: Overcoming challenges of The Community.
Professional Membership:
World Youth Alliance: from 2015 up to date.
Young African leadership Initiative: from 2015 up to date (YALI).
Andel African technology leadership group: from 2016 up to date.
HOBBY
Playing football Playing Guitar Reading and writing poem and novel.
Personal information
Denebo Jima Bedhaso
Al Rayyan Qatar- Doha
Email: *********@*****.***
Marital Status: single
Date of birth 17/12/1995
Passport NO: EP3891054
Tel: +974********
Id No: 295********
Reference
Available up on request.
Declaration
I do here by certify that all above mentioned information are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and I have transferable visa.