Ellie Bishop

I am a hard working individual who is responsible and able to meet deadlines also to take on a challenge. I can work as part of a team or as an individual, gets jobs done fast when they are given to me. I take great pride in being punctual and reliable with an honest outlook. I enjoy learning new skills and I can pick them up quickly.

Waitress Assistant - Bourgee Restraunt - Chelmsford

(2019-11 - 2020-08)

I delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times. My role involved stocking and maintaining silverware, linens, and condiments while arranging alternative selections for guests with food allergies through careful collaboration with kitchen teams. I delivered quality food and beverage service to guests, processed various payments using POS terminals, and greeted and seated guests to establish prompt service.

Additionally, I upheld high standards of cleanliness to comply with health and safety regulations, cleared and reset tables, and maintained a neat personal appearance to support the brand image.

Bar Staff Member - Billericay Football Club - Billericay

(2017-08 - 2019-11)

I maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements, and licence regulations. I provided friendly and approachable bar service by anticipating customer needs and maintained full knowledge of menu items to provide suggestions based on preference.

Responsibilities included conducting ID checks in line with Challenge 25 regulations and processing payments via POS terminals. I mixed and served various beverages for multiple guests simultaneously, kept the bar area well-stocked, and maintained a professional personal appearance.

Staff Member - Breakfast rooms - Billericay

(2014-05 - 2019-05)

I helped kitchen staff prepare snacks and simple dishes and maintained a spotlessly clean café environment for hygiene and customer satisfaction. This included clearing and deep cleaning tables after use. I prepared customer drinks using barista-style coffee machines and solved customer complaints efficiently. My service was attentive and friendly, involving preparing tables with cutlery and condiments and providing efficient table service while taking orders.

Apprentice Hairdresser - Debut Salon - Essex

(2013-05 - 2014-05)

I removed colours and neutralised perms to prepare for new styles and promoted salon hair care products for upselling purposes. I operated styling tools to produce unique looks and conducted visual merchandising to keep products organised. I performed consultations with clients to understand their style requirements and shadowed senior stylists to learn best practices in colouring and cutting.

I also welcomed guests with drinks and magazines and ensured the salon was tidy by cleaning linens and sweeping.

GCSEs - English, Maths, and Science - Mayflower High School (2012)

Qualification - Alcohol, hospitality and catering level/entry level 1 - Mayflower High School (2012)