ABUD KAKOOZA
+971-526127135
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
[email protected]
SUMMARY
Passionate and driven hospitality professional with 4years’ of progressive experience in
creating and maintaining an inviting environment for patrons.
Exceptionally handles first-tier tasks by providing excellent food service aimed at recurring
business opportunities.
Well-versed in observing patrons and respond to their needs in a pre-emptive manner.
Special talent for recognizing problems with orders and resolve them immediately.
Key achievements
Improved order-taking procedures and brought about a 29% efficiency in order delivery
time
Implemented the addition of a menu section designed for people with gluten allergies,
resulting in increased customer interest and a 5% increase in sales from that section.
Created a special menu consisting of food pairings (food items and corresponding
beverages), thereby increasing the customer base by 58%.
Increased employee morale by 10% by suggesting ‘Employee of the Month’ contest,
reduced employee turnover by 30%.
Key responsibilities
Welcome patrons to the restaurant and assist them in finding tables
Present menus and suggest items along with providing information of the day’s specials
Provide food pairings and beverages recommendations in accordance with customers’
particular tastes
Take and record orders for food and beverage items
Provide customers with a delivery timeline
Relay orders to the kitchen staff while ensuring that they are followed up to ascertain on-
time delivery
Check prepared orders for portioning accuracy
WORK EXPERIENCE
Afrocon Restaurant, Dubai, AE Server/ Waiter Nov 2019 – Mar 2021
Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests
Maintained 99.5% customer satisfaction rating for 24 months in a row.
Present menus and suggest menu items along with providing information of the day’s
specials
Serve food and beverages to customers and ask them if they would like anything additional
with it.
Assist cashiers in processing cash and credit or debit card payments and ensure that change
and receipt is provided to patrons.
Ascertain that the restaurant area is kept clean and maintained at all times, by coordinating
the services of the custodial staff.
Al Ijazah Cafeteria, AE Café server Dec 2017 – Nov 2019
Served cafe beverages daily with speed, quality, and consistency
Built and organized product displays; sold merchandise alongside drinks, used product
knowledge and built salesmanship skills.
Taking orders, making drinks and delivering in timely manner
Collected different process of payments cash, credit cards, & debit cards.
Took customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
Assisted in cleaning and maintaining restaurant areas such as condiments stations and
tables
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Information Technology
Islamic University in Uganda, Kampala, UG
SKILLS
Point-of-Sale Systems
Food Safety Regulations
Customer Service
Communication
Cash Handling
Physical Stamina & Strength
LANGUAGES
English