Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Languages
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MARGARET WANGECI

MARGARET WANGECI

Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished and determined Food and Beverage service professional provides excellent customer experience and extensive professional standards, displays good salesmanship in up-selling skills. Skilled at multitasking and practice effective time management. Demonstrates excellent menu product knowledge, telephone skills, and etiquette. Displays good teamwork attitude towards her colleagues. Communicates with guests and reports guests' feedback to the immediate supervisors to ensure high service quality and guest satisfaction are always maintained.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Attendant/Restaurant Hostess

Varu by Atmosphere Resort
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for an enjoyable guest experience
  • Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide excellent service
  • Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotion
  • Delivered exceptional service even under high-pressure situations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience
  • Handled cash transactions accurately via POS, ensuring accountability
  • Managed inventory and restocked supplies, reducing shortages during peak hours
  • Monitored and managed reservation system, optimizing seating arrangements
  • Improved customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving any complaints or concerns
  • Customized food and beverage options to accommodate special dietary requirements, increasing customer loyalty
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly
  • Actively monitored restaurant capacity levels throughout the shift, making informed seating decisions to maintain a comfortable dining atmosphere
  • Promoted repeat business through engaging conversations with guests, remembering preferences, and personalizing their experiences


Event Coordinator and Dining Room Interface

Aden services, Hospitality Management Pvt
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Followed company procedures to maintain a clean and orderly work environment, using the checklist
  • Creating a staffing schedule to ensure great customer service
  • Guided guests through the menu while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages, and ingredients
  • Check periodically for expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section
  • Supervise the dining room staff and maintain uniform service standards
  • Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on daily requirements, functions, and any last-minute events
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution
  • Minimized food waste through effective inventory management practices, ordering supplies as needed based on demand projections
  • Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
  • Managed event logistics and operations
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process
  • Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings
  • Circulated throughout dining room to assess general satisfaction of guests and identify appropriate opportunities to ask guests about dining experiences

Food and Beverage Assistant

Aden Services
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, ensuring the highest level of sanitation and hygiene standards were met
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders, resulting in positive customer feedback
  • Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed to maintain sufficient supplies
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing schedules, covering shifts when necessary
  • Managed cash transactions responsibly while maintaining complete confidentiality regarding sensitive financial information from guests
  • Successfully juggled multiple tasks and priorities in a high-pressure environment, consistently maintaining a professional demeanor and high-quality service
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by double-checking items before serving them to customers, minimizing errors and returns
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment for cleanliness and maintenance
  • Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions to provide quality service
  • Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation

Waitress

Windsor Country and Golf Hotel
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensil
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders, resulting in positive customer feedback
  • Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed to maintain sufficient supplies
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing schedules, covering shifts when necessary, and providing seamless support during periods of staff shortages
  • Managed cash transactions responsibly while maintaining complete confidentiality regarding sensitive financial information from guests
  • Successfully juggled multiple tasks and priorities in a high-pressure environment, consistently maintaining a professional demeanor and high-quality service
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues quickly to retain patron loyalty
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment for cleanliness and maintenance
  • Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions

Education

Information And Communication Technology - Business Administration

Gordon Institute of Business Studies
12.2016

Diploma in Food And Beverages Management - Food and Beverage Services

Kenya National Youth Service School of Catering
11-2013

Certificate of Kenya Secondary School Education - Secondary Education Basic

Jomo Kenyatta High School
11.2013

Skills

  • Guest Services
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Clear Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Computer Skills
  • POS System Operation
  • Upselling strategies
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Allergy awareness

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Food and Beverage Attendant/Restaurant Hostess - Varu by Atmosphere Resort
11.2022 - 08.2024
Event Coordinator and Dining Room Interface - Aden services, Hospitality Management Pvt
09.2021 - 08.2022
Food and Beverage Assistant - Aden Services
01.2018 - 08.2021
Waitress - Windsor Country and Golf Hotel
11.2014 - 12.2016
Jomo Kenyatta High School - Certificate of Kenya Secondary School Education, Secondary Education Basic
Gordon Institute of Business Studies - Information And Communication Technology, Business Administration
Kenya National Youth Service School of Catering - Diploma in Food And Beverages Management, Food and Beverage Services
MARGARET WANGECI