OBJECTIVE
Having gained Six years of experience in hospitality service I have gained excellent customer service skills as a Waitress and I possess great personality to deliver exceptional service, creating memorable experience to guests and prompting to requests in an efficient manner and independent on solving problems by exceeding the expectations through following the hotel’s set guidelines. Accomplished in delivering world-class service to national and international guests while reinforcing hotel brand and increasing customer loyalty,
EXPERIENCE
July 2020 – August 2023
Waitress
FLOGARDEN RESORT RUIRU
4 Star Hotel
Menu Served: Breakfast, Lunch& dinner
120-130 Seater
http://www.flogardenresort.co.ke/
Ensure the restaurant achieves the set revenue budgets and guest satisfaction scores
Keep tables clean and tidy at all times
Delivering checks and collect payment
Prepare work schedules and tasks daily within the team, inspecting keenly the operations and assure guests needs are met on time
Take and serve food and drinks orders
Monitor dining rooms for seating availability and special requests and assist guests with special needs promptly
Arrange table settings
Make suggestions based on the guest’s preferences
Explain menu, food and beverages preparation
Work as a team and address any guest related complaints in a professional manner following the company’s guidelines
Prepare weekly trainings to improve productivity and exceed guest’s expectation
Meet set monthly budgets.
Greet guests as they enter
Give guests drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
Receive and process payments cash and credit cards
Comply with health and safety regulations
May 2018 – June 2020
Bar Tender
FLOGARDEN RESORT RUIRU
4 Star Hotel
Menu Served: Breakfast, Lunch& dinner
120-130 Seater
http://www.flogardenresort.co.ke/
Greeted bar guests with a friendly and helpful attitude at all times.
Helped to realize continual yearly increases in drink sales.
Provided guests with drink suggestions and menu information.
Kept up with popular new drinks and stay well acquainted with countless drink recipes and mixing techniques.
Maintained a clean and orderly bar.
Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of beverage offerings and mixing techniques.
Carried on friendly conversations with patrons and answered any questions or concerns to the best of my ability.
Worked in a collaborative manner with other restaurant employees to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
Managed bar inventory and placed orders as needed.
Communicated with vendors and established strong working relationships with them.
Handled difficult and inappropriate customers with grace and professionalism.
Worked well with other bar and restaurant staff.