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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Varvara-Anna Kareli

Aigio

Summary

Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Seeking for a job, in a new area relating to my studies (Archaeology) or at any field involves with communication with clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ηead Waitress

Remezzo
06.2024 - Current

Responsible for overseeing the wait staff and ensuring that all dining operations run smoothly. During my role, I manage customer service, coordinate with the kitchen and bar, handle reservations, and maintain a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that guests receive prompt, friendly, and courteous service.
  • Supervise and train wait staff on restaurant policies, menu items, and service protocols.
  • Ensure that all tables are properly set with clean linens, silverware, and glassware
  • Process guest payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed closing duties efficiently after each shift to prepare the restaurant for next day operations.

Head Waitress

Drops
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
  • Trained new staff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Secretary

Protupo Odeio
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Waitress

Drops
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.

Staff Security Agent

ICTS Hellas S.A.
01.2021 - 09.2021

Contract for providing outsourcing security services at Limeniko, Aigiou. Especially, ,maintained a safe work environment through enforcing access control measures and verifying visitor credentials

Waitress Trainee

Puerto Cafe
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensured accurate order-taking and timely delivery of meals to guests, resulting in positive feedback and repeat business.
  • Provided support in other areas of the restaurant as needed including bussing tables stocking supplies.

Education

Bachelor Degree - History Αrchaeology And Cultural Management

University of Kalamata
Kalamata, Greece
03.2023

Skills

  • Complaint Handling
  • Sales Promotion
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Service prioritization
  • Cash Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Certificate of Lower in English, Michigan University
  • ECDL certificate

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Ηead Waitress

Remezzo
06.2024 - Current

Head Waitress

Drops
11.2023 - 05.2024

Secretary

Protupo Odeio
03.2023 - 11.2023

Waitress

Drops
11.2021 - 03.2023

Staff Security Agent

ICTS Hellas S.A.
01.2021 - 09.2021

Waitress Trainee

Puerto Cafe
11.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor Degree - History Αrchaeology And Cultural Management

University of Kalamata
Varvara-Anna Kareli