Adept at enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction, I excelled at The Cozy Cafe by leveraging my expertise in staff training and development, alongside a knack for marketing initiatives. This blend of skills resulted in a 20% increase in sales, showcasing my ability to drive business success through strategic leadership and innovative promotion strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Supervisor
The Cozy Cafe
Whitehorse, Yukon
08.2023 - Current
Supervised staff in providing excellent customer service to patrons.
Ensured efficient operation of café according to health and safety regulations.
Managed inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance when necessary.
Organized daily shift schedules for employees.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Trained new employees on operational procedures and policies.
Provided support during peak business hours.
Promoted positive working environment by encouraging team collaboration.
Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
Rang up orders on cash register to process cash, credit card and personal check payments.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Garden Center Employee/Supervisor
Decora Garden Center
Whitehorse, Yukon
08.2023 - Current
Greeted customers and assisted with inquiries regarding garden center products.
Planned, organized, and implemented promotional displays in the garden center.
Provided advice on gardening techniques and plant care to customers.
Performed daily checks of plants for quality assurance purposes.
Organized merchandise according to store standards, ensuring proper placement and signage.
Unloaded deliveries and stocked shelves with new products as needed.
Assisted customers with loading their purchases into their vehicles.
Completed monthly inventory checks of merchandise in the garden center.
Processed payments using point-of-sale systems, accurately recording sales transactions.
Answered phone calls from customers seeking assistance or advice on gardening topics.
Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
Made change on ash register, handling payments by cash, credit, debit and personal checks.
Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
Supervised daily operations of the Garden Center, including staff scheduling and assigning tasks.
Assistant Baker/ Cake Decorator
Frozen Dreams
Whitehorse, Canada
06.2019 - 09.2022
Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in accordance with food safety regulations.
Measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes.
Operated ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Checked temperatures of ovens, proof boxes, and other baking tools regularly.
Organized inventory shelves to ensure that supplies were easily accessible during busy periods.
Wrapped finished products for sale in-store or delivery orders.
Assist in the setup and takedown of the fireweed market and fundraisers.ht
Assisted head baker in creating recipes and new products.
Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes used in the bakery.
Deli Clerk/kitchen Helper
The Deli Yukon Meat and Sausage
Whitehorse, Yukon
06.2018 - 03.2022
Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
Operated cash register accurately and efficiently for customer transactions.
Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
Metal Fabricator
JJ’S Designer and Fabrication
Whitehorse, Yukon
06.2019 - 03.2020
Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Maintain accurate records of all production activities including number of pieces produced per hour.
Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
Carpenter Helper
Organ Construction
Whitehorse, Canada
06.2018 - 09.2019
Assisted carpenters in constructing, erecting, installing and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard.
Loaded, unloaded and transported building materials to job sites.
Cleaned work areas after each project was completed.
Ensured safety regulations were followed while working on job sites.
Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
Cleaner
POM Cleaners
Whitehorse, Canada
11.2018 - 02.2019
Cleaning and maintaining a tidy house with the use of various chemicals, disinfectants
Good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently
Cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming
Refilling supplies, such as toilet paper and paper towels
Cleaning such as ensuring bathrooms are sanitary
Any other tasks given by clients
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Skills
Social media promotion
Marketing initiatives
Scheduling coordination
Point of sale systems
Health and safety regulations
Order management
Cafe inventory
Staff training and development
Food safety compliance
Employee retention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafe Supervisor
The Cozy Cafe
08.2023 - Current
Garden Center Employee/Supervisor
Decora Garden Center
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Baker/ Cake Decorator
Frozen Dreams
06.2019 - 09.2022
Metal Fabricator
JJ’S Designer and Fabrication
06.2019 - 03.2020
Cleaner
POM Cleaners
11.2018 - 02.2019
Deli Clerk/kitchen Helper
The Deli Yukon Meat and Sausage
06.2018 - 03.2022
Carpenter Helper
Organ Construction
06.2018 - 09.2019
Grade 12 Diploma -
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