Alice Davidson
Dunedin,North Dunedin
Summary
Dedicated and committed. I love working and finishing jobs quickly and to a high standard. I am very used to adapting to any jobs and consider myself as a practical person that adapts to any tasks. I consider myself a very friendly and warm person that would fit into any working environment. I was a rower at St Margarets and through this have gained skills such as organization, leadership, determination, and consistency that help me in all aspects in my life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wait staff and Gofer
Raspberry Cafe
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales
- Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions
Cossars Wineshed
- Assisted bartenders with washing of glasses and bar equipment when unusually busy
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
Potato Grading
Bayley Potatoes
Babysitting
Education
Certificate in Digital Media And Design - Communication Design
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin 11-2023
St Margarets College
01.2022
Skills
- Organization
- Leadership
- Determination
- Consistency
- Problem-Solving
Awards
- 2018, St Margarets Fay Mangos Cup for Sportsmanship
- 2018, St Margaret's College Best Performed Junior Team - U14 Triathlon ~ Finalist
- 2018, Netball - Most Valuable Player
- 2019, Individual Sport Awards - Rowing - Hilgendorf Cup for the Most Promising Novice
- 2019, South Island Secondary Schools Rowing Championships Under 18 8 - Gold medal
- 2020, New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Championships (Maadi Cup) - Bronze medal
- 2021, Netball most valuable player
- 2022, Senior B most valuable player
Hobbies and Interests
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Outgoing and bubbly personality
- Enjoys outdoor activities
- Spending time with family and friends
- Balanced life focusing on social and academic pursuits
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/11/04
- Driving License: Full
Keyskillsstrengths
- Dedicated and committed
- Ability to adapt to any job
- Practical person
- Friendly and warm
- Organization
- Leadership
- Determination
- Consistency
Timeline
Wait staff and Gofer
Raspberry Cafe
01.2021 - 01.2024
Cossars Wineshed
Potato Grading
Bayley Potatoes
Babysitting
Certificate in Digital Media And Design - Communication Design
Otago Polytechnic
St Margarets College