SAVANNA JOHNSTON
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, reliable, and honest person, who is organized and able to rise to challenges. I can adapt quickly to any given task, and work extremely well with others or as an individual. People tell me I am diligent, have a good work ethic, with the ability to multi-task and follow instructions accurately. My belief is that "people make a business succeed". I can be counted on to always carry out my duties to the best of my ability. Im looking for a suitable position within a company that values its employees for the effort they put in.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time mother
Home Executive
Auckland
01.2000 - Current
- Event planner
- Chef
- Teacher
- Accountant
- Chauffeur
- Nurse
- Hostess
- Stylist
- Photographer
- Psychiatrist
- Dispute resolver
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster a safe environment.
- Managed household chores and maintenance to maintain cleanliness and order.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a residential setting.
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Volare Restaurant
Totara Heights
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Take customer orders and serve food, alcohol and non alcoholic beverages to customers at tables in a dining establishment.
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction, while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Serve alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Manage bar supplies
- De-escalate tense situations
- Make menu recommendations
- Greet customers and present menu
- Dusting, damp wiping, washing and polishing
- Vacuuming floors and carpets
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Dining establishment
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area and equipment throughout service shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service and engaged with guests to enhance their experience.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed during busy hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely drink delivery with food orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Restaurant Team Member
Castaways Resort
Waiuku
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Cleaning toilets, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Replenishing hand soap, bin bags and toilet paper.
- Cleaning windows and frames
- Prepared and served food items according to menu specifications
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during busy hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely following established procedures.
- Provided quality customer service with a friendly attitude.
- Assisted in taking customer orders and providing recommendations.
Volunteer
Kaivolution
01.2017 - 12.2017
- This is voluntary work where Our aim is to stop edible food from being needlessly thrown away and ensure it reaches those in our community who are struggling or vulnerable.
- We sort food and pack into boxes ready to allocate to the community
- Voluntary work aimed at stopping edible food from being needlessly thrown away.
Education
LCQ
Treehouse
02.2026 - 02.2026
Certificate - Hospitality
Nzma
02.2019 - 02.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Event planning
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Food safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- New Zealand car licence, Full
- LF licence, Current
Hobbies and Interests
- Researching, cooking, and experimenting with food from different cultures
- Interacting and communicating with people of all ages and nationalities
- Playing volleyball and netball
References
- Davinia Matenga, Manager, Volare Restaurant, 02040820324
- Leila Tamihana, Manager, Castaways Resort, 0226972438
Timeline
LCQ
Treehouse
02.2026 - 02.2026
Bartender/Restaurant Waiter
Volare Restaurant
01.2020 - 05.2022
Restaurant Team Member
Castaways Resort
02.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Hospitality
Nzma
02.2019 - 02.2019
Volunteer
Kaivolution
01.2017 - 12.2017
Full-time mother
Home Executive
01.2000 - Current