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TIWAAH ASANTE

HULL,EAST YORKSHIRE

Summary

Multi-talented Waitress knowledgeable about food safety operations, best practices and compliance requirements. Able to easily work with small groups and large parties alike. Looking to take on demanding role with room for advancement. Talented individual with desire to make guests feel welcome. Energetic personality coupled with strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills in food safety and customer service to new, rewarding opportunity. Self-motivated individual offering excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services. Engaging Waitress with ability to articulate and help customers make menu choices. Excellent issue resolution and customer service skills. Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations. Dynamic hospitality professional focused on delivering the highest standards customer service. Thinks critically with can-do attitude for successful restaurant operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar Waitress

Howl Bar Leeds
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Promptly communicated refill orders to bar staff, maintaining seamless workflow.
  • Maintained bar, FOH and cloakroom areas to ensure clean, safe environment for staff and customers.
  • Applied responsible alcohol service training to identify high-risk customers, escalating incidents to supervisors to mitigate risks.
  • Served beverages with efficiency and friendliness, ensuring guests satisfaction and offering advice on menu selections.
  • Thoroughly wiped down and disinfected tables, increasing consumer confidence in internal hygiene practices.
  • Processed cash and card payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.

Waitress

Bill's Leeds Resturant
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Greeted and escorted guests to tables.
  • Thoroughly cleaned dining areas, waiting areas and bathrooms to maintain guest comfort and hygiene.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability, updating accordingly to avoid customer disappointment.

Bartender

DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Maintained ready supply of counter-top snacks for guests.

Waitress

Sky Emerald Banqueting Suite
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Delivered non-alcoholic drinks to guests using same flavourings and attractive presentations as alcoholic versions.
  • Served guests spirits, lagers and stouts at bar.
  • Created range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks for establishment guests.
  • Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.

Food and Beverage Assistant

DORE Catering Service
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Identified areas for process improvements, helping to maintain yield standards.
  • Conducted frequent product checks to verify compliance with recipe specifications and portioning standards.
  • Closely monitored temperatures to avoid health and safety risks.
  • Maintained excellent levels of cleanliness in working areas, continually adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
  • Retained manual dexterity while working in chilled areas for prolonged periods.
  • Packed and labelled finished goods before delivery.
  • Inspected and confirmed correct quantities before packaging.
  • Achieved production targets and maximised efficiency.
  • Suggested improvements to team leader to tackle food and energy waste.
  • Reported health and safety risks within area of work.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and beverages in line with menu requirements.
  • Assisted with food service to allow provide quality dining experience.

Education

The Morley Academy, Leeds
06.2016 - 07.2021

Elliott Hudson College, LEEDS
09.2021 - 08.2023

Hull University, Hull
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Cocktail making
  • Advanced beverage knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Food safety understanding
  • Food hygiene protocol
  • Social distancing policy enforcement
  • Age verification
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Menu knowledge
  • Reservation management
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Cleaning requirements
  • Food hygiene regulations
  • Strong communication
  • Food and beverage knowledge

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Hull University - ,
09.2023 -
Bar Waitress - Howl Bar Leeds
02.2022 - 09.2023
Elliott Hudson College - ,
09.2021 - 08.2023
Waitress - Bill's Leeds Resturant
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bartender - DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre
05.2020 - 02.2021
Waitress - Sky Emerald Banqueting Suite
10.2019 - 05.2020
Food and Beverage Assistant - DORE Catering Service
02.2019 - 10.2019
The Morley Academy - ,
06.2016 - 07.2021
TIWAAH ASANTE