Summary
Overview
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Education
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COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Paige Fogarty

Wellington,New Zealand

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with strong background in ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high service standards. Demonstrates keen ability to work collaboratively with team members and adapt to dynamic environments to achieve outstanding results. Skilled in customer service, problem-solving, and multitasking, with reliable and flexible approach to meet evolving needs. Known for positive attitude, excellent communication, and commitment to creating welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Server

Hotel Catalina
Wellington, WGN
02.2026 - Current

I currently work here part time while studying three days a week

  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction during dining experiences.
  • Assisted in menu presentations, effectively communicating daily specials to guests.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, enhancing overall ambiance.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Processed payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by promptly clearing tables and resetting them for incoming guests.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.

Kitchen Hand

Sisters of Compassion
Wellington, WGN
01.2026 - Current

I pick up shifts here when they have big catering days which I typically take on a lot of the prep for

  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak dining hours.

Front of House Server

Black and Gold
Wellington, WGN
11.2025 - 12.2025

This was a summer Job Between school finishing and volunteering starting

  • Doing dishes and polishing Glasses
  • Serving customers food and drink
  • Maintaining a clean working environment
  • Helping to cater for events
  • Setting banquet tables
  • Professional presentation and demeanour
  • Working under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Serving alcohol and checking Identification

Front of House Barista and Server

Yellow Seat
Wellington, WGN
07.2024 - 01.2025

This was a casual job while I was finishing year 12 at school and then continued over summer

  • Serving customers food and drink
  • Managing the till and handling the money that comes through
  • Preparing food to be cooked or served
  • Making coffee and other beverages
  • Maintaining a clean working environment
  • Helping to cater for events

Education

Wellington East Girls College
12-2025

NZ Certificate - Cookery level 3

Whitirea - Weltec
11-2025

NZ Certificate - Bakery Level 4

Whitirea - Weltec
12-2026

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Memory retention
  • Order taking
  • Allergy awareness
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Food safety
  • Time Management
  • Meal preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Barista trained

Accomplishments

    National Floorball Team

    I have represented New Zealand in two different campaigns for the National u19 Women's Floorball Team

  • U19 WFC Lahti - Finland 2024
  • U19 WFCQ Mandurah - Australia 2026

COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Floorball New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament Committee, Committee member, Wellington, New Zealand, 2024-02-01, Present, I was one of the committee members responsible for running the tournament, Communicated with participating schools about entries, players and other tournament information, Managing set up on tournament day, including setting up technology, setting up courts and playing equipment, Organising referees and refereeing.

Timeline

Front of House Server

Hotel Catalina
02.2026 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Sisters of Compassion
01.2026 - Current

Front of House Server

Black and Gold
11.2025 - 12.2025

Front of House Barista and Server

Yellow Seat
07.2024 - 01.2025

Wellington East Girls College

NZ Certificate - Cookery level 3

Whitirea - Weltec

NZ Certificate - Bakery Level 4

Whitirea - Weltec
Paige Fogarty