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Rita Deak
Los Gigantes
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.
Zen Buddhist saying
Summary
Energetic and motivated with a dynamic skill set honed through decades of work in hospitality sector around the world. Adept at managing fast-paced environments and delivering prompt, courteous service to patrons. Demonstrated capacity to handle high daily customer volume while maintaining a positive attitude and ensuring a memorable dining experience. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Highland PaddyAcantilados De Los Gigantes
Waitress/Bartender
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by wiping down surfaces, emptying garbage cans.
- Discussed dining menu information to aid in decision process for senior residents.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Ensured that all orders were taken correctly and in a timely manner.
- Replenished condiments, utensils, napkins, straws as necessary throughout shift.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
Tipsy TerraceAcantilados De Los Gigantes
Waitress
03.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
Tasca Alfonso SLPuerto De Santiago
Waitress
01.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
- Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash and credit card payments.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Prepared tables by setting up linens, silverware and glassware.
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
- Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Replenished condiments, utensils, napkins, straws as necessary throughout shift.
Vista Photography S.L.Tenerife
Self Employed Portrait and Events Photographer
01.2018 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Engaging potential clients of 5 star hotels for a photo session as a free program, conducting photo sessions, editing the images, effectively presenting the images and providing information about packages and options, highlighting the value of the captured images, and guide them through the decision-making process to make sales.
Carnival Cruise LinesMiami
Advanced Wedding Photographer
01.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Photographing cruise ship guests on location and in portrait studios
- Providing general customer service, selling retail, printed and digital products
- Photographing and video-graphing cruise ship and island weddings.
The Village Hostel & Zsofi's House HostelBudapest
Receptionist
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Updating and managing bookings and general correspondence
- Check in/out guests, ensure cleanliness of common areas of hostel and assisting guest with any information they need.
Mandragora (now Mandala) Hostel & Budapest Backpackers HostelBudapest
Receptionist
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Updating and managing bookings and general correspondence
- Check in/out guests, ensure cleanliness of common areas of hostel, handling laundry and assisting guest with any information they need.
WHP Ltd.George Town
Operations manager
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Implementing company image, designing logo, website, brochures and social media presence
- Planning and establishing product archival system for online and offline image database
- Creating financial statements to follow service effectiveness and development
- Market research to expand service variety, handling employee trainings to ensure high standards of customer service and products
- Managing day-to-day operations, supervising on-site product delivery, following up inquiries
Ocean ImagesUK
Photographer, Production Manager, Studio Manager
01.2008 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Photographing cruise ship guests on location and in portrait studios
- Providing general customer service, selling retail, printed and digital products
- In charge of maintenance and ideal operation of photo lab, studio and photographic equipment
- Photographing portrait sessions
- Securing clients in partnership with the general photography department
- Preparing - selecting, enhancing and retouching - portrait series for sales presentation appointments
- Conducting presentations and sales process.
Young & RubicamBudapest
Web content manager, graphic designer
01.2004 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Managing content of several Eastern-European Ford websites; designing online advertisements and layouts of micro-sites for seasonal campaigns.
Image Photo ServicesMiami
Photographer
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Photographing cruise ship guests on location and in portrait studios
- Providing general customer service, selling retail, printed and digital products.
Nepszabadsag Training CenterBudapest
Training organizer, web content manager
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
Rubicam
- Managing student website content, organizing software courses for the school.
Education
Ocean Images
Portrait artist seminar, Production manager training
12.2011
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Photo journalist Course, Photo journalist
12.2004
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Layout designer Course, Layout designer
12.2003
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Web designer Course, Web designer
12.2002
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Photoshop Expert Course, Adobe Expert
12.2002
Szamalk Training Centre
Software operator, network administrator course
12.2001
NepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagZsofi'sGabor Aron Art School
Applied arts major in Design specialty
12.1999
Skills
- Ability to multitask
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Order Management
- POS System Operation
- Order Accuracy
- Salesmanship
- Beverage Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Table Setting
- Dining Customer Service
- Suggestive Selling
- Cash Handling
- Positive and Professional
- Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
- Exceptional Customer Service
- High-Volume Dining
- Check Payment Processing
Languages
Hungarian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Availability
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Waitress/Bartender
Highland Paddy
05.2024 - Current
Waitress
Tipsy Terrace
03.2024 - 05.2025
Waitress
Tasca Alfonso SL
01.2024 - 04.2024
Self Employed Portrait and Events Photographer
Vista Photography S.L.
01.2018 - 01.2023
Advanced Wedding Photographer
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2013 - 01.2018
Receptionist
The Village Hostel & Zsofi's House Hostel
01.2012 - 01.2013
Receptionist
Mandragora (now Mandala) Hostel & Budapest Backpackers Hostel
01.2012 - 01.2013
Operations manager
WHP Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Photographer, Production Manager, Studio Manager
Ocean Images
01.2008 - 01.2011
Web content manager, graphic designer
Young & Rubicam
01.2004 - 01.2006
Photographer
Image Photo Services
01.2004 - 01.2005
Training organizer, web content manager
Nepszabadsag Training Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Ocean Images
Portrait artist seminar, Production manager training
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Photo journalist Course, Photo journalist
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Layout designer Course, Layout designer
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Web designer Course, Web designer
Nepszabadsag Training Centre
Photoshop Expert Course, Adobe Expert
Szamalk Training Centre
Software operator, network administrator course
NepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagNepszabadsagZsofi'sGabor Aron Art School
Applied arts major in Design specialty
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