Nicodemus L Murimi
Waiter
Harare,Harare
Summary
Seeking a new career path as a waiter in a challenging environment, utilizing excellent organizational skills and profound ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Willingness to learn with the objective of becoming a better competitive and well-disciplined professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Contributing enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and good work ethics combined with a desire to use my customer service skills obtained through experience as a waiter in my recent years of working.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Silversea cruise
02.2024 - Current
- Speciality restaurant: La Terrazza and Main dining Atlantide
Waiter
Carnival UK
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Position: Waiter (Britannia Restaurant)
Waiter
Café Nush Borrowdale Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2020 - 02.2022
Waiter
Rocomama’s Restaurant, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2018 - 01.2020
Waiter
Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up, organize, and clean the assigned station according to USPH standards; prepare mise en place to ensure the station is ready when guests arrive.
- Greet and welcome: warmly welcome guests, taking orders, and offering beverages.
- Serve water, bread, butter, and beverages according to service procedure.
- Possess full knowledge of the menu and provide explanations as well as recommendations; take and process guest food orders, paying attention to food allergies; and make sure the food temperature and presentation are up to standard.
- Observe guests to anticipate their needs, respond to any additional requests, and determine when the food and beverage service has been completed to standard.
- Provide on-the-job leadership and guidance to assistant waiters and dining stewards in preparation for possible advancement to a waiter position.
- Work with the assistant waiter to make sure all linen, silverware, glassware, and china are available at our station for reusing.
- Perform duties as requested by supervisors, including luggage and tea time service, and attend mandatory training.
- Wine service: offer wine recommendations, pour wines, and manage wine inventory.
- Bid guests farewell and invite them back to the restaurant upon departure.
- Safety and hygiene; adhere to health and safety protocols.
- Inventory management; monitor supplies; report shortages; and minimize waste.
- Training and development; participate in workshops, seminars, and online training.
Education
Ordinary Level - undefined
Advanced Level - undefined
Skills
Good communication skills
Timeline
Waiter
Silversea cruise
02.2024 - Current
Waiter
Carnival UK
07.2022 - 02.2023
Waiter
Café Nush Borrowdale Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2020 - 02.2022
Waiter
Rocomama’s Restaurant, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2018 - 01.2020
Waiter
Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 01.2017