Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Cover Letter
Awards
References
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Jill Sicheti Matsai

Jill Sicheti Matsai

Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. Friendly, punctual, and enthusiastic team leader who maintains a positive attitude during peak hours. Organized and detail-oriented waitress with many years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping Team Leader

Facilities Management and Maintenance L.LC.
2021.07 - 2023.09
  • Supervise work activities of housekeeping attendants during the shift
  • Review the operation plan, assign task sheet, duties, and tasks of the day
  • Ensure all housekeeping attendants have the proper tools and equipment to start their shift
  • Review VIP's requirements, preferences, and special arrangements
  • Monitoring and supporting the housekeeping attendants in delivering a high-quality cleaning standard consistently
  • Ensure housekeeping attendants are maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, guest service standards, and good knowledge of the company's programs and initiatives through training and development
  • Taking an active/hands-on approach with the daily cleaning tasks and conducting a final check/inspection of all lounges to ensure standards are met
  • Investigate complaints received from his/her area regarding services, associates, and equipment and take corrective actions
  • Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the cleanliness of all public areas, ensuring the highest possible standard of cleanliness.

Waitress

Ssence by Paramount Caterers
2020.01 - 2021.05
  • Greeting welcoming and ushering guests to their seats
  • Ensuring the guests are comfortable
  • Serving guest, and refilling their drinks throughout the meal
  • Removing empty plates, used silverware, and soiled napkins from tables, and setting tables
  • Ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and presentable.

Receptionist and Waitress

Golden Dragon Entertainment Casino
2018.01 - 2019.12
  • Receptionist: Maintaining safety and hygiene standards in the reception area
  • Greeting visitors
  • Transferring calls as necessary
  • Taking and ensuring messages are passed to the appropriate staff member in time
  • Waitress: Greeting, welcoming, and ushering guests to their seats
  • Ensuring the guests are comfortable
  • Serving guest, and refilling their drinks throughout the meal
  • Removing empty plates, used silverware, and soiled napkins from tables, and setting tables
  • Ensuring the environment is clean, tidy, and presentable.

Waitress

Baie Lazare Properties
2012.01 - 2014.12
  • Greeting, welcoming, and ushering guests to their seats
  • Ensuring the guests are comfortable
  • Presenting menus to guests, explaining menu items, and taking orders
  • Liaising with kitchen staff regarding orders
  • Serving guest, and refilling their drinks throughout the meal
  • Removing empty plates, used silverware, and soiled napkins from tables, and setting tables
  • Ensuring the environment is clean, tidy, and presentable.

Education

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - 'O' levels -

Scholar Girls School
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2012

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Busara Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2008

Skills

  • Friendliness & Personability
  • Written & Verbal Communication Skills
  • Collaborative & Interpersonal Skills
  • Physical Stamina & Strength
  • Food Safety & Personal Hygiene
  • Active listening skills.
  • The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure

Personal Information

ID Number: 31417514

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the open waitress position at your establishment. With over 6 years of experience in the restaurant's setup, I bring a strong background in serving and providing exceptional customer service. I am known for my outstanding customer service skills, active listening abilities, and positive attitude in tackling daily challenges. I have enjoyed building strong relationships with customers and am now seeking a new opportunity with a dynamic restaurant. I have attached my resume for your kind review and consideration. Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to hear from you about the next step. Sincerely, Jill Sicheti Matsai

Awards

2023, Employee Of the Month, Facilities Management and Maintenance L.LC.

References

  • Patrick Odour Onyango, Housekeeping Supervisor, Facilities Management and Maintenance LLC, +974 7050 8765
  • Jessica Yunice Apiyo, Baie Lazare Properties, +254 722 740 037, jessiekam2001@yahoo.com
  • Agatha, Ssence by Paramount Caterers, +254 713 333 335

Timeline

Housekeeping Team Leader

Facilities Management and Maintenance L.LC.
2021.07 - 2023.09

Waitress

Ssence by Paramount Caterers
2020.01 - 2021.05

Receptionist and Waitress

Golden Dragon Entertainment Casino
2018.01 - 2019.12

Waitress

Baie Lazare Properties
2012.01 - 2014.12

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - 'O' levels -

Scholar Girls School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Busara Primary School
Jill Sicheti Matsai