Daisy Purvis

Outside of work, I am a freelance crochet artist and history enthusiast with a strong creative passion in design and culture. Alongside my studies, I design and create handmade crochet pieces in which I produce and sell on a project-by-project basis. This has helped me to build up my attention to detail and ability to manage my workload without being dependent.

Front of House and KP - East Village Cafe - Clifton, Bristol

(2025-04 - 2026-04)

I worked in a high-volume, fast-paced cafe and shop in the heart of Clifton, where I was responsible for keeping the day to day service running smoothly and efficiently during consistently fast-paced shifts. My role included running drinks, clearing tables quickly, and supporting front and back of house whilst KPing. I regularly dealt with a large scale of customers in a high pressure environment, which required me to stay calm and prioritise tasks whilst also maintaining a strong level of service at all times.

Bar Staff - Slug and Lettuce Bristol - Bristol

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

I worked weekend long evening shifts in a high-energy bar serving cocktails and drinks during peak hours. This role required me to work accurately and quickly under pressure whilst crucially maintaining a great level of customer service. With this job I strengthened my ability to multitask, handle a demanding workload whilst remaining professional and patient in a busy environment.

Working as part of a large team also refined further my communication skills and teamwork skills, reliability and my ability to coordinate effectively with colleagues to keep a smooth-running service.

Waitress and Front of House - Himalayan Spice - Liskeard, Cornwall

(2018-01 - 2022-12)

This was my first job in which I stayed in for four years, starting as a waitress and progressing into a more senior FOH role. Over time, I took on an increased responsibility, becoming a major point of contact with both staff and customers. My role included a multitude of tasks, including operating the till, managing bookings, serving customers, managing payments and responding to customer enquiries.

Working in a small team in this popular restaurant taught me how to stay highly organised whilst balancing various tasks, and how to adapt and communicate under pressure. I also developed strong interpersonal skills and a confident approach to which I carry with me in my work ethic now.

Bachelor of Arts (Ba (Hons)) - History - University of the West of England (2023-09 - 2026-06)

A-LEVELS - Liskeard School and Community College (2020-09 - 2022-06)