Aiden Holtrop
Cape Town
Summary
I see myself as a honest, loyal person with healthy habits. I am a people’s person, with good communication skills. I am a hard worker and always willing to learn more and go the extra mile.
I believe I am well mannered, presentable, compassionate and disciplined.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
Cape Town
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Barman
Atlantic Co Events
Cape Town
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Photographer & Videographer
Holtrop Media
Cape Town
08.2022 - Current
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Produced Drone Videography for a couple of events, portfolios, for models and for fitness trainers”.
Education
No Degree -
Table View Primary School
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Milnerton High School
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
Retouching and color correction
undefinedTimeline
Photographer & Videographer
Holtrop Media
08.2022 - Current
Barman
Atlantic Co Events
03.2022 - 07.2022
Waiter
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
11.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree -
Table View Primary School
04.2001 -
Milnerton High School
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