Christopher Mashizha
Waiter
Pretoria
Summary
Reliable and adaptable waiter with a strong focus on customer service and guest satisfaction. Experienced in POS transactions, safe food handling, and maintaining organized dining areas. Recognized for strong teamwork, prompt service, and effective upselling that supports restaurant performance.
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Work History
Waiter
Protea Hotel Centurion
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted in menu recommendations, increasing guest engagement with food and beverage offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to ensure a pleasant atmosphere.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving service efficiency.
- Processed guest payments accurately using point-of-sale systems to streamline transactions.
- Trained new waitstaff on service standards and operational procedures for consistent performance.
- Monitored tables to anticipate guest needs, fostering a welcoming dining experience.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints professionally, contributing to positive feedback and repeat visits.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Promoted specials or upsold items to increase average check amount.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
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Skills
Strong multitasking
Time management
Customer service
Attention to detail
Cleanliness
Order taking
Professional appearance
Safe food handling
Accurate money handling
Upselling techniques
Timeline
Waiter
Protea Hotel Centurion
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NewsCafe Centurion Unitas
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O'galitos Centurion
Watching sports
I do enjoy watching sports such as soccer,cricket and athletics during my spare time.