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Jesus Makawa

Jesus Makawa

Management
Dubai,U.AE. DUBAI

Summary

Customer service-focused hospitality Beverage Director with strong expertise and content knowledge of beer, fine wines and spirits. Built career of [11 years} of experience improving restaurant standards in providing quality beverages and service. Highly skilled in managing employees through entire hiring, training and scheduling areas. Competent [Food And Beverage Management] bringing more than [11 years }of food service and progressive leadership experience. Maintains budget controls and coverage needs to achieve business targets and provides high-quality [Customer Service] support. Builds relationships with patrons and employees by applying basic,English skills. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Specialist

Pre Opening Atlantis The Royal Dubai
08.2022 - Current
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Head Waiter

Pre Opening Lacolombe/WaterSide&Pier Fine Dinning
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

SUPERVISOR

Pre Opening GORGEOUS GEORGE HOTEL, Gigi Rooftop
03.2019 - 12.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Beverage Manager

Pepper Club Hotel & Spa
12.2015 - 12.2018
  • Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
  • Purchased beverage stock and handled all inventory needs.
  • Designed beverage menus.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.

Beverage Manager

Haiku Asian Tapas Fine Dinning
02.2012 - 11.2015
  • Designed beverage menus.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
  • Managed all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines.
  • Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.
  • Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
  • Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
  • Built stronger wine list aligned with trends, improved credibility of restaurant's program and raised profitability per glass.

Education

Diploma in H.R Management - H.R.Management

Alison U,K Based
Online Course
07.2023

Diploma in Operations Management - Operations Management Diploma

Alison U.K Online Course
Online Courses
04.2021

High School Diploma -

S.T Grama School
Cape Town South Africa
11.2011

Skills

  • Legal Requirements
  • Front of House Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Public Speaking
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Health and Safety Standards
  • Team Recruitment and Training
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Maintain Food Safety
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
  • Wine Pairings
  • Order Accuracy
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Table Bussing
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Quality Control

Certification

Diploma in H.R Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Certified Waitron



Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Customer Service Specialist

Pre Opening Atlantis The Royal Dubai
08.2022 - Current

Head Waiter

Pre Opening Lacolombe/WaterSide&Pier Fine Dinning
12.2021 - 08.2022

SUPERVISOR

Pre Opening GORGEOUS GEORGE HOTEL, Gigi Rooftop
03.2019 - 12.2021

Beverage Manager

Pepper Club Hotel & Spa
12.2015 - 12.2018

Beverage Manager

Haiku Asian Tapas Fine Dinning
02.2012 - 11.2015

Diploma in H.R Management - H.R.Management

Alison U,K Based

Diploma in Operations Management - Operations Management Diploma

Alison U.K Online Course

High School Diploma -

S.T Grama School

Diploma in H.R Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Certified Waitron



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