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Adrian McLaren

Waiter
Kroonstad

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable General Labor Worker with experience at Tennessee Spur, excelling in order picking and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective multitasking and decision-making. Recognized for supporting team success and maintaining high standards of professionalism in fast-paced environments.

Positive and friendly individual with strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Possesses keen understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, combined with excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences that leave guests satisfied and eager to return.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
2
2
Languages

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Tennessee Spur
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members in completing complex tasks, resulting in improved overall performance.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diverse menu offerings, guiding guests towards optimal meal choices based on preferences or dietary requirements.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Trio High School
Kroonstad, South Africa
01.2020 - 11.2024

Skills

Order picking

Certification

Nasional Senior Certificate Bachelors degree pass

Interests

Exercising

Learning

Cooking

Running

Computers

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Tennessee Spur
01.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Trio High School
01.2020 - 11.2024

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

Provincial Athletics: 3000m 4th place in Free State Championships.

Provincial Swimming: I swam in the Free State Championships. I did freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke.

South African Biathlon Championships: I participated at the SA Championships in the years 2019 and 2020.

Cross country( Landloop ) : I ran for the provincial team.

Cricket : I played for the schoolteam throughout my school career.


Hobbies

I thoroughly enjoy lifting weights and going to the gym . I like taking care of myself and making sure I live healthy . I focus on maintaining a healthy body but also a healthy mind. I believe that a healthy body equals a healthy mind.

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