CURRICULUM VITAE
KAREEM SAHEED
City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contact No: +971*********
Email: ******.********@*****.***
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF WAITER
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work in a professional environment where my skill, knowledge and expertise could be fully utilized for the betterment of the organization and work hard to promote and assist the business to grow up to the maximum.
KEY STRENGTHS
Proven work experience
Practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationships
Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track records
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Company: ROYAL CATERING SERVICE L.L.C
Location: M40 Mustaffah, Abu Dhabi UAE.
Position: Waiter
Duration: 2019 till date.
Main Responsibilities:
• Greet and escort customers to their tables
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments
Company: Sailors Lounge (Hotel and Bar)
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
Position: Waiter
Duration: (2 Year) Feb. 2017 – Apr. 2019
Main Responsibilities:
•Welcome guests to the venue
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress’s name
• Greet customers upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
• Assist wait staff as needed
Company: Lydia’s Place Lounge and Restaurant
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Position: Waiter
Duration: (2Years) Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2015
Main Responsibilities:
• Providing a warm welcome for customers.
• Present menu to the customers.
• Receive food & drink orders & serve customer requests to the standards required.
• Serving dishes to customers at tables.
• Ensure timely delivery of all food & beverage items to customers.
• Understand menu content and keeping up to date with any menu changes.
• Making recommendations from the menu if requested.
• Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner.
• Clearing cutlery and dishes away from tables.
• Passing food orders through to the kitchen staff promptly.
• Check on customers asking if they are enjoying their meals and service. Company: Tayo food and drink L.L.C (NIG)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Position: Sales Attendant
Duration: 2Years
Main Responsibilities:
• Restock shelves and fill coolers with new merchandise.
• Check the expiry date before displaying it for sales
• Be familiar with the items i.e names and year and country of the product
• Receive delivery and record it in the system
• Meet sales target for the day and the month as per company policy
• Focus on sells and up selling to increase on a day’s sell and meet the targets. Maintain work area in terms of cleanliness and hygiene Company: LABAKE STORE
Location: Ekiti State, Nigeria
Position: Store Keeper
Duration: 1 year
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Main Responsibilities:
• To receive the materials supplied by the vendor as per the purchase order placed by the Purchase Department.
• To check the materials thoroughly for quality, quantity, specification condition, condition etc.
• To categories the materials category wise and stock in the appropriate locations.
• To take appropriate action for care and preservation of the materials. INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES
Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, Nigeria 2010-2016
Bishop Onabanjo High School, Ibadan 1999-2005
C & S New Eden Primary School, Ibadan 1993-1999
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
Bachelor in Education (B.ed) 2016
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) 2005
First School Leaving Certificate 1999
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality : Nigerian
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Passport No : A10438809
Languages : English
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above mentioned details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant
KAREEM SAHEED