Melody Maile
Hardworking and guest-focused professional with experience in the restaurant industry
About
Hardworking and guest-focused professional with experience in the restaurant industry and NQF Level 4 in Professional Cookery, as well as NQF Level 3 in End-User Computing. Started as a runner at Four Cousins Restaurant and gained 6 months experience as a waitress. Completed practical training in food preparation, HACCP, stock control, and customer service. Seeking an opportunity to gain experience in an office or administrative environment while continuing to grow professionally.
Experience
Waitress - Four Cousins
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
Promoted from food runner to waitress in a busy restaurant
- Gained experience as a waitress
- Served 50+ guests per shift: took orders, served food & beverages, handled cash/card payments
- Assisted in kitchen operations
- Maintained hygiene standards for tables, service stations, and floors
- Worked evenings, weekends, and public holidays in a high-pressure team environment
Education
Grade 11 - Esselen Park Secondary (2019-01 - 2019-12)
NQF Level 4 - Professional cookery - NID Training NPO (2024-01 - 2024-12)
NQF Level 3 - IT end using and computing - NID Training NPO (2026-01 - 2026-12)
