AGNES MUTHONI MAINA
Cell Phone: +974******** Email: *************@*****.***
VISA STATUS : TRANSFERABLE
SUMMARY
Dynamic food and Beverage professional with over 3 years as a supervisor/ facility assistant management /Cashier/Receptionist/Waitress/housekeeper in a busy Restaurant and Hotel environment. Professional in retail and wholesale marketing for 4 years. Diplomatic and engaging communicator with exceptional customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders, upselling additional products and taking accurate drink and food orders. Am skilled in POS (Point of Sale ) systems and cash Management. I have astute knowledge in food and beverage and can work under pressure to ensure customer satisfaction and 100 % profitability.
SKILLS
Liquor, wine and food service
Prompt table clearance
Sales techniques
Housekeeping skills
Effective sales techniques
Food safety understanding
Service prioritization
Price memorization
Table setting arrangements
Buffet setup and takedown
Safe food handling
Menu knowledge
Special dietary requirements
Dish preparation
Dining customer service
Wine pairings
Regulatory compliance
COMPETENCIES
Communication skills
Customer service orientation
Organization and planning skills
Problem-solving
Accuracy and attention to detail
Persuasive skills and stress tolerance
Team member
STRENGHS
Ability to multi-task and efficiently handle competing demands
Outstanding communication and customer service skills
Able to think quickly and respond effectively to challenging situations
Successful track record of up-selling food and beverages
Accurate preparation and processing of bills and payments
EXPERIENCE
2021SEPTEMBER-PRESENT
April 2019- August 2021
Supervisor
Eclipse Trade, Hospitality and Cleaning Company
Position :supervisor/cashier/receptionist/ Waitress
QATAR STAR SERVICES
Doha, Qatar.
Responsibilities
Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more exciting items.
Frequently communicated with kitchen staff to stay up to date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Checked order accuracy and food quality before delivering to customers.
Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
2014 to 2018
Position :Sales and Marketing Executive
Yana Tyres
Responsibilities
Showed the clients our new products and explained to them to convince them and make a sale.
Recorded sales and purchases
Liaised with suppliers and do stock taking
Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
Identified, implemented and enhanced marketing strategies by accounting for factors such as organizational objectives, market trends and costs.
Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits and attract retention.
Leveraged industry trends and competitive analyses to improve marketing campaign performance.
Strategized approaches to meet objectives and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Balanced company objectives and customer desires when formulating pricing and marketing strategies.
EDUCATION
2021: EXCELLENCE TRAINING CENTER
●DIPLOMA IN TRAIN A TRAINER PRE AND PRIMARY TEACHING
2011-2013: KENYA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND HOSPITALITY
1:Certificate in computer software applications
2: Diploma in single subject customer service
2007-2010: KAMAHUHA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
●Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
1999-2006: KIAMURI PRIMARY SCHOOL
●kenya Certificate of Primary School
LANGUAGES
English (Verbal and Written)
HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES
Team building
Group leading
Travelling
Watching Movies
Swimming
Reading Novels