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Charnese Van Der Westhuizen

Charnese Van Der Westhuizen

Freelanser
Malmesbury

Summary

Skilled at supplying customers with memorable dining experiences and unforgettable service. Talented provider of fast, friendly order reception and food delivery. Accurately fulfills all special requests and addresses individual customer needs to support optimal dining experiences. Motivated with a engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Dependable and successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel team collaboration and resolving issues with customers. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Restaurant Waitress / All Rounder

Kloovenburg
Riebeek kasteel
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • 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.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.

Model

Bolton Footwear
Cape Town
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 7 shoots.
  • Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
  • Created looks according to brand directives through photographer, stylist and makeup artist collaboration.
  • Built extensive modeling portfolios showcasing adaptability and versatility for varied brands.
  • Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
  • Understood fashion trends to accurately portray brand and client briefs.
  • Developed growing contacts networks to secure regular work.
  • Forged constructive relationships with photographers, creative directors and fashion professionals for productive working environments.
  • Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility.
  • Assisted makeup artists and hair stylists in creating original, unique looks for varied shoots.
  • Kept up with personal care to cut down on wait times for hair, makeup and styling.
  • Stood for fitting sessions to help designers with clothing size information.
  • Worked with hair and makeup artists for beauty campaigns.

Administration Assistant

C&C Scrap Metal
Malmesbury
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records, slips etc.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Stock pick - up and deliveries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Swartland
Malesbury
01.2022 - 12.2022

Skills

Mentally fit

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Timeline

Restaurant Waitress / All Rounder

Kloovenburg
01.2023 - Current

Model

Bolton Footwear
02.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Swartland
01.2022 - 12.2022

Administration Assistant

C&C Scrap Metal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Charnese Van Der WesthuizenFreelanser