Darien Barson
Cape town,South Africa
Summary
Energetic worker dedicated to creating fun environment and helping participants enjoy events. Works well within teams to develop creative ideas and solve diverse problems impacting guest safety and satisfaction. Hardworking with good people skills and willingness to help teammates. Rises to every challenge and seeks out opportunities to serve guests. Always ready to learn and expand abilities. Motivated individual enthusiastic about challenging work. Adapts easily to different environments and flexes with changing demands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Chapmans Peak Hotel
Chapmans Peak Hotel
Hout Bay, South Africa
09.2024 - Current
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Relayed feedback from customers to management for continuous improvement.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
Nobu By The Beach F&B attendant
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai, united arab emirates
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Employed strong interpersonal skills to handle queries relating to menus, allergies and restaurant services.
- Cultivated clean and tidy restaurant and bar areas, minimising potential health and safety risks.
- Maintained poise and focus under pressure allowing for efficient, error-free meal delivery.
- Maintained thorough food, drink and menu knowledge, providing expert assistance with customer selections.
- Actively listened to guests and understood when managing complex food service complaints.
- Placed orders and processed payments in POS systems, maintaining efficient service operations.
- Completed daily set up and pack down duties.
- Provided first-class customer care through helpful, friendly service.
Construction labourer
Andre Venter
cape town, south africa
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
- Stored, maintained and cleaned construction equipment.
- Demonstrated excellent stamina and manual dexterity.
- Prepared sites and surfaces for concreting.
- Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
- Kept safe, organised workspaces by closely monitoring site operations.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
Liberty Yacht (82Ft catamaran) Deckhand
Andrew Graham
cape town, south africa
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Assisted with shifting, dropping and picking up barges.
- Monitored engine room, accurately following guidelines to facilitate smooth departures.
Two Oceans Marine Hout Bay (Reel Easy 46 PowerCat)
Two Oceans
Cape town, South Africa
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilised skilled fishing methods to consistently deliver a good haul.
- Sorted, packed and stored fish to maintain freshness for sale.
- Operated machinery carefully and communicated clearly to ensure safety of fellow fishermen.
- Maintained fishing gear and onboard equipment for optimum catch.
- Carried out deck duties under senior crew supervision.
- Stored cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear when not in use.
- Interpreted navigation aids, communicated information and followed orders from captain.
- Managed deck and hull cleaning by scraping and painting in line with maintenance schedule.
- Watched for lighthouses and buoys to aid vessel navigation.
- Prepare lifeboats in ships before departure, verifying full functionality.
- Performed look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour.
- Assisted with emergency repairs to auxiliary engine.
- Operated equipment and assisted in anchor manoeuvres.
- Handled ropes and wires to maintain ships equipment.
- Operated mooring equipment safely and in alignment with instructions.
- Dusted and waxed wood trim, swept floors and decks, and polished brass fixtures.
lighting efficacy
Charlene De Marcy Pugin
Durban, South Africa
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Maximised performance and reliability of equipment by performing routine and preventative maintenance.
- Inspected products to meet quality standards and compliance.
- Wore personal protective equipment throughout jobs, keeping in-line with safety regulations.
- Set up of industrial shelving.
- Removal of storage from warehousing
Rivic Properties
Guy Hermlin
Durban, South Africa
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Refurbishing of housing
- Assisting with set up and set down of operation through out my time working with rivic properties and maintaining a safe environment to work in.
- Installation of Geysers and Plumbing
- Installation of floor tiling, cupboards, and floating shelving.
Gaian Dream Festival setup light and decor
Owen Killian
Cape Town , South Africa
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Coordinated with maintenance to repair malfunction or defective parts.
- Underground cabling
- Lighting setup around both dance floors
- Stage set up
- Decor setup
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Food and beverage service
- Customer service
- Payment methods
- Trained in food safety guidelines
- Health codes compliance
- STCW 2010 (Valid until 2026)
- IYT Small powerboat and RibMaster
- MCA Yacht Rating Course completion Certificate
- Rule implementation
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Fluent
references
- Guy Hermlin (Rivic Properties) - +2763 984 1174
- Charlene De Marcy Pugin (Lighting Efficacy) +2782 4490 771
- Andrew Graham (Liberty 82ft Cat) - +34610 77 20 47
- Andre Venter - +2782 5460 166
- Jesse Chavez (Nobu By The Beach) - +97150 486 4022
- Joao Canhanga (John) (Chapmans Peak Hotel)- +27836930861
Timeline
Chapmans Peak Hotel
Chapmans Peak Hotel
09.2024 - Current
Nobu By The Beach F&B attendant
Atlantis The Royal
04.2023 - 12.2023
Construction labourer
Andre Venter
09.2022 - 12.2023
Two Oceans Marine Hout Bay (Reel Easy 46 PowerCat)
Two Oceans
04.2022 - 07.2022
Liberty Yacht (82Ft catamaran) Deckhand
Andrew Graham
01.2022 - 02.2023
lighting efficacy
Charlene De Marcy Pugin
05.2021 - 07.2021
Rivic Properties
Guy Hermlin
12.2020 - 03.2021
Gaian Dream Festival setup light and decor
Owen Killian
10.2019 - 10.2019
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