Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Restaurant And Hospitality Experience
Leadership Experience
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MADELEINE OLIVER

Whistler,Canada

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford. Proven track record in guest service and staff training, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Adept at fostering clear communication and teamwork, delivering exceptional experiences in fast-paced environments. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House

Glacier Creek
Whistler, BC
12.2025 - Current
  • Instructed Front of House staff on proper cash handling techniques, including reconciling registers at end-of-shift.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer experience through better communication between kitchen and front of house staff.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth front of house service and customer satisfaction.

Army Reservist

British Army
, UK
11.2022 - Current
  • Trained in leading and supervising teams in high-pressure environments
  • Strong focus on safety, compliance, and enforcement of standards
  • Experienced in on-the-job training, feedback, and maintaining control under pressure
  • Clear, calm communicator with strong situational awareness and authority

Bar Manager

St Catherine's College, University of Oxford
, UK
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked on the floor to ensure smooth daily service and positive guest experience
  • Supervised, trained, and supported staff, providing clear guidance and feedback
  • Maintained cleanliness, organisation, and safe operation of bar areas and equipment
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements
  • Managed cash handling, stock control, and opening and closing procedures

Wedding and Event Service Staff

Best Western Hotel
Portsmouth, UK
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided attentive table and bar service at weddings and formal events
  • Assisted with setup, clearing, and resetting dining areas
  • Supported smooth event delivery with supervisors and kitchen teams

Festival Bar Staff

Reading Festival and Victorious Festival
, UK
  • Delivered fast, friendly service to large volumes of guests in high-pressure settings
  • Used radios and clear communication to coordinate with team members
  • Maintained service area cleanliness during continuous service
  • Followed strict health, safety, and crowd management procedures

Education

BA - Geography

University of Oxford
UK
01.2025

Skills

  • Guest service and supervision
  • Staff training and support
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Restaurant cleanliness and equipment care
  • Clear communication and teamwork
  • Adaptability and reliability
  • Fast-paced environment experience

Restaurant And Hospitality Experience

  • Bar Manager, St Catherine's College, University of Oxford, UK, 06/01/23, 09/01/24, Worked on the floor to ensure smooth daily service and positive guest experience, Supervised, trained, and supported staff, providing clear guidance and feedback, Maintained cleanliness, organisation, and safe operation of bar areas and equipment, Ensured compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements, Managed cash handling, stock control, and opening and closing procedures
  • Festival Bar Staff, Reading Festival and Victorious Festival, UK, Seasonal, Seasonal, Delivered fast, friendly service to large volumes of guests in high-pressure settings, Used radios and clear communication to coordinate with team members, Maintained service area cleanliness during continuous service, Followed strict health, safety, and crowd management procedures
  • Wedding and Event Service Staff, Best Western Hotel, Portsmouth, UK, 03/01/19, 03/01/20, Provided attentive table and bar service at weddings and formal events, Assisted with setup, clearing, and resetting dining areas, Supported smooth event delivery with supervisors and kitchen teams

Leadership Experience

Army Reservist, British Army, UK, 11/01/22, Present, Trained in leading and supervising teams in high-pressure environments, Strong focus on safety, compliance, and enforcement of standards, Experienced in on-the-job training, feedback, and maintaining control under pressure, Clear, calm communicator with strong situational awareness and authority

Timeline

Front of House

Glacier Creek
12.2025 - Current

Bar Manager

St Catherine's College, University of Oxford
06.2023 - 09.2024

Army Reservist

British Army
11.2022 - Current

Wedding and Event Service Staff

Best Western Hotel
03.2019 - 03.2020

Festival Bar Staff

Reading Festival and Victorious Festival

BA - Geography

University of Oxford
MADELEINE OLIVER