Saif Miah

Working as a waiter at The Cottage Tandoori for two and a half years was a fast-paced, transformative experience that significantly built my professional skillset. Navigating busy dinner rushes taught me how to multitask effectively and manage my time under pressure, balancing the needs of a crowded dining room with incoming takeaway orders. Interacting daily with a diverse range of customers sharpened my communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills, enabling me to read the room and de-escalate stressful situations calmly.

I also gained critical teamwork and collaboration skills by working seamlessly with the kitchen staff to ensure accurate dietary and allergen requests were met safely. Ultimately, my time there instilled a strong work ethic, high emotional intelligence, and a sharp ability to think fast on my feet.

Waiter at Cottage Tandoori (2023-11 – Present)

Working as a waiter at The Cottage Tandoori for two and a half years was a fast-paced, transformative experience that significantly built my professional skillset. Navigating busy dinner rushes taught me how to multitask effectively and manage my time under pressure, balancing the needs of a crowded dining room with incoming takeaway orders. Interacting daily with a diverse range of customers sharpened my communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills, enabling me to read the room and de-escalate stressful situations calmly.

I also gained critical teamwork and collaboration skills by working seamlessly with the kitchen staff to ensure accurate dietary and allergen requests were met safely. Ultimately, my time there instilled a strong work ethic, high emotional intelligence, and a sharp ability to think fast on my feet.

GCSE – The Oldham Academy North (2019-09 – 2024-06)

A Levels in Law, Business, and Criminology – Oldham Sixth Form College (2024-09 – 2026-06)