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Professional waitress resume examples

Top Hiring Companies: Golden Spoon restaurant, High lands restaurant, Java House Africa, Villa Swiss

Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru

Waitress Resume Examples

Esther Kiprop
Machakos, Mombasa County, Kenya
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Phone +254722123456
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esther.kiprop@email.com
Dedicated mid-career waitress with 5+ years experience in high-end Kenyan hospitality establishments. Proven expertise in customer service excellence, order management, and upselling techniques. Recognized for improving service efficiency and maintaining 97%+ customer satisfaction ratings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Waitress
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Kenya
Sawela Lodges
Dec 2021 - Present
• Improved table turnover rate by 22% through optimized service workflow
• Trained 8 new staff members on POS systems and service standards
• Achieved 15% monthly upsell target consistently for premium beverages
Waitress
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Kenya
Coral Reef Resort & Spa
Aug 2019 - Nov 2021
• Managed VIP service for high-end clientele during 12+ exclusive events
• Implemented waste reduction system saving KES 18,000 monthly in disposables
• Maintained 4.8/5 customer rating on digital feedback platforms
Junior Server
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Kenya
Nyama Zone Grillhouse
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
• Mastered menu knowledge for 80+ dishes including local specialities
• Assisted in inventory management reducing stock discrepancies by 25%
• Earned 3 Employee of the Month recognitions for outstanding service
EDUCATION
Certificate in Hotel & Restaurant Management
Andrews University
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Kenya
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May 2021
SKILLS
Customer Service Excellence, Order Taking Systems (Lipa Sasa POS), Menu Knowledge & Presentation, Food Safety Standards, Upselling Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership, Multilingual (English, Swahili, Kikuyu)
PROJECTS
Service Excellence Training Initiative
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Kenya
• Developed and delivered customer service training for 15+ staff members
• Resulted in 18% improvement in customer satisfaction scores within 3 months
• Featured best practices in Kenya Hospitality Association quarterly newsletter
Sustainable Service Ware Transition
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Kenya
• Led switch from disposable to reusable serving items at Coral Reef Resort
• Reduced plastic waste by 320kg monthly while maintaining service efficiency
• Project awarded KES 50,000 green innovation grant from NEMA
CERTIFICATIONS
Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate
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Kenya
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Mar 2020
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
Professional Customer Service Certification
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Kenya
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Oct 2022
Kenya Hospitality Association
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Employee of the Year Finalist
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2023
Sawela Lodges
Service Excellence Award
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Nov 2020
Mombasa Tourism Board

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