Harry Pillay
Pretoria
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Personal Statement WITH EXCELLENCE BECOMES TRADITION.... These words define my way of lifestyle, I aim to excel and be the greatest in everything I do. I am looking forward for the opportunity to work, experience and grow in your organisation. I believe with my personality, confidence and quality of being a hard worker combined with my ability to work with people, I can and will contribute positively to your organisation. I have been in the hospitality industry for a long time now, and ive experienced many different environments, as a memeber of your team, i will have the opportunity to experience a new environment and learn all there is to offer. I am a go getter, ultimate people person s I know that i will not ever disappoint in any aspect of the job. I learn fast adapt easily and improve quickly. My personality also allows me to engage and get along with people from all walks of life .
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Head waiter
23 on Hazelwood
Pretoria
05.2018 - Current
- 23 on Hazelwood, I am working here as a head waiter, which includes serving customers, taking orders, making recommendations, and doing after work duties
- My jobs as a head waiter included taking drinks and food orders from customer, using a point of sale to put the orders through for the kitchen and bar, serving the respective items, clearing and taking out checks that itemize and total meals/drinks cost.
- Organized seating for groups and guests with special needs.
- Followed checklists for shift start and end to help with smooth transitions.
- Delivered quality service by providing warm and welcoming environment.
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating detailed knowledge of dishes and ingredients.
- Upsold sides and beverages to increase restaurant revenue.
- Pleasantly greeted guests and offered to take drink orders while assisting with menu familiarisation.
Senior waiter
Ogalitos Woodlands
Pretoria
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Employed as a waiter at a fine dining restaurant, which includes serving customers, taking orders, making recommendations, and doing after work duties.
- Improved efficiencies during peak times by assisting kitchen with food preparation and plating.
Cocktail bartender
News Cafe Menlyn
Pretoria
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Duties involve preparing and serving drinks/cocktails for customers, keeping the bar neat and tidy, counting stock, issuing of stock.
- Facilitated outstanding guest service experiences in high-volume settings.
- Promoted and upsold signature drink items, helping to improve bar sales.
- Memorised extensive menu and meticulously crafted cocktails to meet exceptional quality standards.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
Rhapsody's Centurion
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Was working here as a waiter, which included serving customers, keeping the shop tidy and shift duties.
Almenta Management Solutions, Woodhill Country Club
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Started working as a waiter and then moved on to Floor and Waiter Manager
- I also work as a bartender when help was needed
- My work involved in stock taking every week, which included counting and balancing all kitchen and bar stock
- Dealing with customers and managing of waiters.
Event coordinator/Supervisor
IHC
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 06.2009
- I used to help with organising functions and events and also supervise waiters working at the events.
- Managed support staff and vendor coordination to facilitate logistics during event.
- Welcomed guests into venues, showing them to tables and providing menus.
- Hired temporary event staff based on budgets, event size and specialised skills required.
- Arranged and coordinated catering and signage with external providers.
Swandick Welding (pvt) ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004
- My duties included helping out with sales, and Stock control, and Stock taking at the end of the month, and basic accounting.
Education
GCSEs -
2007
Maths B English Language C English Literature D Science Double ModularC , C GeographyD DramaE RE D ICT C, England Law (C) Maths(C) ICT (C)
- Awarded Most Helpful Student
A-Levels -
2005
- Maths C
- Law C
- ICT C
- Member of ParkLane College Advanced ICT Club
Skills
- Hospitality expertise
- Accurate money handling
- Health and safety protocol
- Upselling techniques
- Team management
- Thrives in fast-paced environment
- Menu memorisation
- Tableside service
- Food and beverage pairings
- Restaurant administration
- Dining experiences
- Bar terminology
- Lightspeed Retail POS system
- Leadership
Additional Information
- Current City: Pretoria, South Africa
- Awards , 2004 - 2005 Best in Science Best in Geography Best in Drama Most helpful student of the term (2005)
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head waiter - 23 on Hazelwood
05.2018 - Current
Senior waiter - Ogalitos Woodlands
03.2014 - 03.2017
Cocktail bartender - News Cafe Menlyn
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Rhapsody's Centurion
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Almenta Management Solutions, Woodhill Country Club
06.2009 - 11.2010
Event coordinator/Supervisor - IHC
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Swandick Welding (pvt) ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004
Agnes Stewart C of E High School - GCSEs,
Park Lane College - A-Levels,
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