Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Leigha Berei

Trenton,ON

Summary

Motivated and driven individual actively seeking a position on a team in which I can excel with my experience while gaining knowledge as well as skills. I am an experienced, versatile, and results-oriented professional worker with proven expertise in customer service and hospitality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

The Royal Hotel
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences
  • Greeted tables and detailed the menu for the evening, explained specials, rotational items, wines, and answered any questions regarding the menu.
  • Took orders and entered into the system in correct order regarding appetizers, mains, pasta, pizza and desserts.
  • Poured wines and ran drinks, as well as food
  • Completed side duties, cleaned, bussed tables
  • Made coffees using our espresso machine, steamed milk, and completed lattes and drinks with art using steamed milk

Seasonal Server

Norman Hardie Winery
05.2023 - 09.2024

· Greeted tables with a very welcoming introduction and explained the food options with detail as well as the wine selection, and recommended pairings.

· Took orders from customers and entered into the POS system.

· Poured wine and waters at tables for customers.

· Brought the guests food orders to them when completed.

· Cleaned, bussed and sanitized tables to prepare for the next guests.

· Completed side duties such as cleaning the bathrooms, sweeping, garage disposal, inventory count, cutlery and many more.

Server & Hostess

Boston Pizza
06.2020 - 02.2024
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
  • Took over the phone reservations, and sat tables according to reservations or walk-ins
  • Took phone calls regarding take out orders, reservations and general inquiries

Bartender

Boston Pizza
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean. Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Crew Member

Tim Hortons
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.

Education

Esthetics And Spa Management

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON

Highschool Diploma -

St Paul Catholic Secondary School
Trenton, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Customer service
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • High volume dining
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales expertise
  • Quality control
  • Performance improvement
  • Suggestive selling
  • Task prioritization
  • Team player
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Warm and friendly
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • High energy and stamina
  • Cool under pressure
  • Excellent communication

Languages

English

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • Smart Serve
  • Barbicide
  • Workplace Harassment
  • Workplace Safety
  • Sexual Harassment In the Workplace
  • Violence In The Workplace
  • First Aid
  • Pre Empt
  • Clean Touch

Timeline

Server

The Royal Hotel
08.2024 - 12.2024

Seasonal Server

Norman Hardie Winery
05.2023 - 09.2024

Bartender

Boston Pizza
04.2022 - 08.2022

Server & Hostess

Boston Pizza
06.2020 - 02.2024

Crew Member

Tim Hortons
02.2019 - 03.2020

Esthetics And Spa Management

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology

Highschool Diploma -

St Paul Catholic Secondary School
Leigha Berei