SHEREEF ABDELMESSIH
**** ******* ** *, *********** ON, L5V1W6
416-***-**** *******@*****.***
Customer Care
Highly motivated, customer-oriented and experienced professional working in the hospitality industry for 10 years. Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service by engaging with customers with a positive attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues
Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders
Great patience, tact and diplomacy when communicating with customers
Excellent problem-solving skills and a talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation
Good multi-tasker while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments
Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills, leadership and administrative skills
Energetic and persistent with good upselling abilities
Team-player and ability to motivate others
Good understanding of Food Safety Laws and Requirements
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and MICROS systems
Fluent in English and Arabic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative, Dec 2024 to present
Service Ontario (Raise), Remote
Case Manager, Jan 2021 to May 2024
Public Health Ontario (Halton Public health), Remote
Restaurant Server/Bartender/Room Service Captain, 2010-2020
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON
Bartender, 2013-2016
Holiday Inn Toronto Airport, Toronto, ON
Serving and Bartending
Greeted patrons, presented menus, made recommendations and answered questions regarding menu items by remaining up to date with choices and specialties
Relayed orders to kitchen and bar staff, and identified patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests
Served orders to patrons efficiently and in a timely fashion
Maintained table setting by removing courses as completed; replenished utensils; refilled beverages
Adhered to all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages
Prepared room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, napkins, service plates and utensils
Responsible for inventory control and audits, preparing invoices and collecting payments from customers
Created beverage lists, drink promotions and served alcoholic beverages to customers
Checked customer’s identification to confirm that they are legally able to consume alcohol
Monitored intake level of alcohol by guests, and prohibited the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated
Maintaining appropriate stock levels for the bar
Audited the bars financial invoices and balance
Ensured that customers receive an efficient and prompt service, and engaged in conversation to increase customer satisfaction
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
Customer Service Training, Sept 2020 Family Service of Peel, Employment Ontario Program
Smart Serve Training June 2023
Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness
EDUCATION
High School Diploma