Georgios Zolotas
Thessaloniki,Macedonia
Summary
Born 17/06/86 - Greek Nationality, EU Passport
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Buffet Cook, Buffet Server, Waiter, Bartender
Mint Retreat Suites
Kalandra, Chalkidiki
05.2024 - Current
- Effectively handling the preparation and attendance of the breakfast buffet
- Preparing and serving a variety of drinks at the pool bar.
Head Waiter
Galazio Kyma Hotel
Kalyves, Chania, Crete
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers upon arrival, explained menu items and specials, provided wine recommendations.
- Set up and maintained tables with necessary supplies such as glassware, linens, condiments.
- Maintained professional appearance at all times while adhering to dress code requirements.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding food orders placed by customers.
Retreat Host, Buffet Cook & Server
Ellas Retreat - Foodpath Centre
Lefkada - Palairos, Aitoloakarnania, Greece
04.2008 - 11.2022
- Working here for Spring and Autumn seasons for 4 continuous years.
- Organizing meditation retreats
- Organizing the kitchen and the dining hall.
- Cooking and attend the buffet for two daily meals for meditation group of 10-12 guests.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the dining hall.
Waiter - Bartender
Stenaki
Samothraki, Evros, Greece
05.2010 - 09.2021
- Serving that restaurant for 13 continuous summer seasons.
- Greeted customers, provided menus and answered questions about menu items.
- Checked on guests during meals to ensure satisfaction with each course.
- Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while.
- Provided customer service by taking orders, answering questions, resolving complaints, and making suggestions regarding menu items.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Restaurant Waiter
Ruby Tuesday
Thessaloniki, Macedonia
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the dining area during shift; wiped down tables after each seating period.
- Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while ensuring correct temperatures were maintained.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
Certificate of Vocational Training - Sound Engineering
Music Technology & Sound Engineering
Thessaloniki06-2004
Electrician Degree - Electrician
Eykleidis
Thessaloniki, Greece06-2002
Skills
Having a 20 years experience in the domain of hospitality and restaurant environments I have built in a natural way some important skills such us:
- High sense of responsibility on how to handle food & drinks
- The ability to understand what the guests need at the moment and serve them in the best possible way
- Good level of speaking English
- The ability to co-operate in a smooth way with other employs and be supportive for the whole working team
- Being alert and attentive but with a gentle presence
- Kindness is an inherent quality of my character that helps me to communicate and connect on a human level with guests and co-workers
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Yoga & Meditation
- Traveling
- Music Production
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buffet Cook, Buffet Server, Waiter, Bartender
Mint Retreat Suites
05.2024 - Current
Head Waiter
Galazio Kyma Hotel
05.2023 - 10.2023
Waiter - Bartender
Stenaki
05.2010 - 09.2021
Retreat Host, Buffet Cook & Server
Ellas Retreat - Foodpath Centre
04.2008 - 11.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Ruby Tuesday
01.2008 - 12.2009
Certificate of Vocational Training - Sound Engineering
Music Technology & Sound Engineering
Electrician Degree - Electrician
Eykleidis
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