Dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service excellence and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in restaurant software utilisation. Known for outstanding communication skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Committed to delivering high-quality service and seeking opportunities to further develop leadership capabilities in the hospitality industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waiter
Coffe Corner
Larnaca, Cyprus
02.2024 - 01.2025
Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
Liaised with kitchen staff for prompt order delivery to customers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
Obtained customer feedback to improve service experience and provide recommendations to kitchen staff.
Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
Waiter A
Tasia Maris
Ayia Napa
04.2023 - 12.2023
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation
Escort customers to their tables
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee
Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers
Busser/Runner
Olympic Lagoon Resorts
Ayia Napa
05.2022 - 11.2022
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
Waiter
Euronapa Hotel Apartments
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
05.2019 - 11.2019
Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
Obtained customer feedback to improve service experience and provide recommendations to kitchen staff.
Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing.
Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
Delivered food and drinks discreetly for seamless and unobtrusive service.
Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.
Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen Staff
Sacallis Inn Beach Hotel
Kefalos, Greece
05.2018 - 11.2018
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Collect payments from customers
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products
Education
High School Diploma - transport and mechanical engineering
PGTM Gradnica
Gradnica, Gabrovo
Skills
Attention to Detail
Restaurant software utilisation
Physical Stamina
Teamwork
Team Leader
Customer service excellence
Communication proficiency
Languages
Bulgarian
English
Greek
Timeline
Waiter
Coffe Corner
02.2024 - 01.2025
Waiter A
Tasia Maris
04.2023 - 12.2023
Busser/Runner
Olympic Lagoon Resorts
05.2022 - 11.2022
Waiter
Euronapa Hotel Apartments
05.2019 - 11.2019
Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen Staff
Sacallis Inn Beach Hotel
05.2018 - 11.2018
High School Diploma - transport and mechanical engineering