Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
References
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SHARON N KASOMO

SHARON N KASOMO

Hwange,Zimbabwe

Summary

Sociable individual passionate to serve in restaurant field. Keen on increasing customer loyalty and enhancing dining experience. Focused on working with team to create smooth workflow.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar Waitress

Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls , Zimbabwe
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by promptly serving drinks and meals as well as greeting and serving customers with a smile
  • Maintaining a clean and organised bar area for smooth operations.
  • Managing cash transactions accurately, ensuring no discrepancies at shift end.
  • Preparing cocktails according to recipe, resulting in consistent taste and presentation.
  • Carrying out daily opening and closing duties meticulously, maintaining operational readiness.
  • Collecting payments from customers efficiently, reducing billing errors.
  • Monitoring alcohol consumption by patrons responsibly; refuse service when necessary.
  • Adhering strictly to health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed.
  • Ensuring all bar tables & chairs were clean before, and after Guests arrived and left.
  • Serving beverages with efficiency and friendliness, ensuring guests' satisfaction and offering advice on menu selections.
  • Assisting bar staff prepare garnishes and mixing cocktails during busy bar periods.
  • Warmly greeting over 300 daily customers to establish and maintain excellent first impressions.
  • Creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, andprolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Thoroughly wiping down and disinfecting tables, increasing consumer confidence in internal hygiene practices.




Jnr Waitress

The Baobab Hotel
Hwange, Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
  • Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, and heightened customer decision-making.
  • Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing the reservations system.
  • Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, and ensured balance till at end of shift.




Education

Skills

  • Knowledge of using the POS systems
  • Exceptional communication,high-volume dining
  • Non-Alcoholic drinks preparation
  • Hospitality industry familiarity
  • Waitressing etiquette and cocktail preparation
  • Wine pairing knowledge & glassware identification
  • Efficient tray carrying, safety and hygiene standards
  • Alcoholic beverage knowledge

Languages

English

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Waitress

Victoria Falls Hotel
01.2020 - Current

Jnr Waitress

The Baobab Hotel
01.2019 - 12.2024

SHARON N KASOMO