Hospitality Industry CV Sample

ADDRESS

Home Town Address South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Restaurant Manager seeking new position, based on nine years of award-winning management that increased customer base, elevated company revenue, and drew rave reviews from restaurant reviewers and satisfied customers.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Catch of the Day Seafood Restaurant, Any City, USA (2001-2010)

• Supervised 25 employees from cooks to front desk hosts.
• Hired and fired workers
• Increased facility revenues by offering sunset specials and petite portions that appealed to seniors early diners.
• Expanded restaurant’s reputation along Central Coast of California

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Small Town Career School, SA, Restaurant Management

RECOGNITION

Restaurant Professionals of SA: New Member Award (2004)

ADDRESS

Home Town Address South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Bartender seeking new employment based on five years tending bar at a popular golf resort, drawing new customers, performing tricks and creating new drinks, which drew the crowds and added 25% increase in facility revenue.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Green Town Golf Resort, Green Town, SA (2005-2010)

• Lead bartender for members and guests
• Created new drinks which drew crowds
• Performed magic tricks, increasing customer base and adding to resort revenue.

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Any Town Bartender School, Any Town, USA

RECOGNITION

Bartenders of America: Community Service Award (2006)

ADDRESS

Home Town Address South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Grocery Store Manager seeking new job based on ten years of successful store management, including expanding the physical facility, increasing store revenue by 30% following renovation, and adding a café for shoppers.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bestway Foods, Big City, US (2006-2010)

• Managed 15 employees
• Supervised food acquisition
• Scheduled employees
• Oversaw facility renovation and opened customer cafe

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

A.A. from  Small Town Business School, Small City, SA

with an emphasis on business management.

RECOGNITION

Women in Management: Outstanding Member Award (2002)

ADDRESS

Home Town Address South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Hotel Reservations Manager seeking new employment to repeat successful tenure in management that led to expansion of hotel, increase in customer base and elevation in hotel revenue by 30% over first year following expansion.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hilton Hotel, High Bluff, SA (2003-2010)

• Managed reservations staff
• Supervised blocks of rooms for conferences and conventions
• Worked with concierge to arrange special tours, activities, sporting events for guests and visitors.

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Small Town Business School, Small Town, SA

with an emphasis on hotel and hospitality careers.

RECOGNITION

South African Association of Women in Hotel Management:

Member of the Year (2005)

ADDRESS

Small Town Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Catering Manager seeking new work environment, based on ten years as caterer for Plum’s Hotel and Restaurant.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ronda Hotel and Restaurant, Any City, SA (2005-2010)

• Met with clients and took orders for trays, parties, banquets
• Provided an extensive menu of outstanding selections
• Oversaw the orders from start to finish
• Made sure each order was completed to perfection
• Offered excellent service and servers when requested

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Small Town Culinary School

RECOGNITION

Food Professionals of South Africa: Outstanding Member (2007)

ADDRESS

Small Town Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Housekeeping Manager looking for new position following ten years in this field for Hotel Killion.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hotel Killion, Any City, SA (2000-2010)

• Managed a crew of twenty housekeepers
• Oversaw laundry service
• Responded to guests requests regarding housekeeping
• Cleaned up errors and kept track of daily schedule
• Conferred with hotel manager daily

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

High School Diploma

RECOGNITION

Pavilion Hotel : Employee of the Year Award (2006)

ADDRESS

Small Town Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Recreation Director seeking new position, based on five years of experience managing recreational activities at a major hotel.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Seaside Hotel, Bay View SA (2008-2010)

• Created and supervised recreational activities for children and adults
• Worked with hotel management to present the best opportunities for guests
• Supervised employees regarding on-site and off-site tours and activities

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Any Town College, Sports and Recreation

RECOGNITION

Seaview Hotel: Honorable Employee Award (2010)

ADDRESS

Small Town Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Outstanding Hotel Childcare Manager seeking new position, based on four years of work in childcare with private clients and for nurseries and after-school programs.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gold City Elementary School, Gold City, SA (2006-2010)

• Supervised students in an after-school program – K-6
• Helped children with homework
• Oversaw play activities
• Maintained discipline and order so everyone was safe and secure
• Introduced crafts and games to stimulate children mentally and physically

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Gold City Career School, Childcare Credential Program

RECOGNITION

Women in Helping Professions: Member of the Year (2008)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Tour Guide seeking new full-time employment, based on two years of work conducting public tours sponsored by the Any City Chamber of Commerce.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gold City Chamber of Commerce, Gold City, SA (2008-2010)

• Led city tours
• Visited places of historic and artistic interest
• Conducted short seminars on city fathers and city history
• Arranged bus tours for tourists

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Gold City College, B.A., Business and Communication

RECOGNITION

Women in Communication: Woman of the Year (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, Sout

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Special Events Coordinator seeking new position based on three years working in this capacity for a major hotel in Any Village.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Highland Hotel, Any Village, SA (2009-2010)

• Set up special events calendar for hotel
• Created banquets, entertainment, business meetings for hotel guests
• Assisted hotel manager in attracting clients’ special events business

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Small Town College, B.A. in Hospitality and Community Service

RECOGNITION

Women in Business: Mentor of the Year (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Restaurant Consultant seeking new employment with a food-service consulting firm based on five years of experience helping startups overcome challenges.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Any City Food Service Consultants (2005-2010)

• Evaluated menus and helped update them
• Suggested long-range business plan
• Supervised employee management strategies
• Advised management on how to cut costs and improve service

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Bay View University, B.A. in Hospitality and Food Service

RECOGNITION

Food Service Professionals of South Africa, Restaurant Consultant of the Year (2008)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Successful Chef seeking new position, based on three years of experience for an award-winning restaurant.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Round House Restaurant in Big City, SA (2007-2010)

• Supervised the kitchen staff and menus
• Decided on meal selections and how prepared and served
• Created new menu items
• Oversaw food safety and equipment functions
• Helped train new kitchen staff

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of Big City Culinary Academy

RECOGNITION

Culinary Professionals of South Africa: Chef of the Year (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Outstanding professional Head Cook seeking new position, based on five years of overseeing the daily operations of a well-respected company.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ristorante Italia, East Coast, SA (2009-2010)

• Trained new kitchen employees
• Managed the restaurant cooks and food prep staff
• Created new dishes in conjunction with the chef
• Conducted weekly inventory review of dry goods and fresh foods
• Supervised the ordering and receiving of necessary items

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of Big City Culinary Academy

RECOGNITION

Culinary Professionals of South Africa, Professional Recognition Award (2008)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Lounge Hostess seeking new employment, based on six years as lounge hostess for a prominent city hotel.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Oxford Hotel, Gold City, SA (2004-2010)

• Seated patrons
• Worked with servers to provide a pleasant experience for guests
• Reported any difficulties to managers

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Big City High School

RECOGNITION

Oxford Hotel: Employee of the Year Award (2006)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Fast Food Cook seeking new position based on five years of work overseeing various culinary aspects of a fast food kitchen for a well-known national chain.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Minnie’s Lunch–on-the-run, Gold Town, SA (2005-2010)

• Maintained health, safety, and sanitation in work areas.
• Operated high-volume cooking equipment
• Measured ingredients for specific food items to be prepared
• Cooked and packaged batches of food items prepared to order or kept warm till sold
• Washed, cut, and stored salad ingredients and other raw foods

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of Gold City Culinary Academy

RECOGNITION

Culinary Professionals of South Africa: Member Service Award (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Waiter seeking new employment based on four years of successful work waiting tables at an award-winning restaurant.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Culver’s Restaurant, Big City, SA (2006-2010)

• Greeted customers after hostess or host seats them and took drink orders
• Explained ‘specials’ of the day and answered questions
• Served customers when their orders were ready
• Offered beverages and dessert at the conclusion of the main meal

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Bay View Professional School

RECOGNITION

Restaurant Professionals of South Africa: Member of the Year (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Successful Dining Services Manager seeking new position, based on six years of experience in this work for a popular cafe and brewery.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Nickel’s Cafe and Brewery, Gold City, SA (2004-2010)

• Planned and supervised the employee work schedule
• Interviewed potential workers and participated in the hiring process
• Trained new employees and enforced company standards
• Dealt with any customer complaints or problems

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

B.A., Gold City University, Restaurant Management

RECOGNITION

Restaurant Professionals: Gold City Restaurant Member of the Year (2007)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable and professional Snack Bar Attendant seeking new position, based on six years of work waiting on customers, taking orders and delivering food items with satisfaction.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Phillips Hotel and Resort, East City, USA (2004-2010)

• Took food orders
• Processed payment and kept sales records
• Prepared meals for patrons
• Cleaned and organized the snack bar area
• Assisted in ordering and stocking supplies

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

A.A. in Hospitality, Big City College

RECOGNITION

Phillips Hotel and Resort: Employee Recognition Award (2008)

ADDRESS

Gold Town Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Hotel Gift Shop Manager seeking new employment based on six years at a prominent hotel and resort.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Maponya Hotel and Resort in Gold Town, SA (2004-2010)

• Managed the daily operation of the gift shop
• Trained and supervised employees
• Purchased and stocked goods for the shop
• Met with hotel manager for weekly updates

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

B.A., Business Administration, Small Town College

RECOGNITION

Maponya Hotel and Resort: Employee of the Year Award (2006)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Resort Recreation Manager seeking new position based on five years of successful work in this field for a well-established hotel and resort.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Impala Hotel and Resort in Any Village, SA (2001-2010)

• Developed recreational programs for hotel guests
• Managed the facilities
• Coordinated a variety of outdoor and indoor activities for people of all ages
• Provided classes in arts and crafts and other hobbies
• Met with management weekly to update status of the recreation department

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

B.A. in Physical Fitness from Eastern Cape University

RECOGNITION

Impala Hotel and Resort: Outstanding Guest Service Award (2009)

ADDRESS

Gold City Address, South Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Cafe Server seeking new employment based on four years of success providing food service to guests at a distinguished beach hotel.

CAREER EXPERIENCE/RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gold Reeves Hotel in Gold City, SA (2006-2010)

• Seated customers
• Answered questions about menu items
• Served meals
• Processed customer payment
• Helped train new help

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

A.A., Food Service, Small Town College

RECOGNITION

Food Service Professionals of South Africa, Member of the Year (2009)