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SAMIA KAWSAR

SAMIA KAWSAR

Dubai

Summary

I am a hard-working individual keen to expand my career and personal growth. I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and use this with my interpersonal skills to interact with different types of people. This allows me to take charge for independent tasks but also efficiently work in a team. Being able to remain organized under pressure is important to me as well which I credit to my ability to compartmentalize, adapt and learn which ensures that I remain a reliable presence who goes above and beyond. Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

F&B Server

Novotel by Accor, Formerly WYNDHAM Dubai Deira
07.2024 - Current

* Morning Buffet Breakfast set up and running operation smoothly

* A'la carte Dining & Buffet Lunch Serve

* Lobby Lounge

* Room service

* Spa & Pool Bar serving food & drink's

  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

F&B Server

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays


Waitress

Yahala Arabic Restaurant
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Multitasking was at the core of my role in a thriving and busy location where I had to maintain my priorities of customer service, serving food and drinks, and catering to guest requests
  • I was also responsible for money-handling with both cash and card transactions

Tour Guide and seller

Tour.Com.BD
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Tour Guide & Seller
  • While I was single-handedly organizing tours, I was also in charge of advertising and brand management to encourage sales and revenue
  • I was also a salesperson
  • There were packages for International Tour & Air tickets to sell to customers
  • I had to use my interpersonal skills and knowledge retention to deliver engaging and unforgettable experiences to our clients

Kitchen porter

Domus Lounge Bar & Restaurant
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Pivotal in the smooth operation of a lively restaurant in a location with high foot traffic
  • High turnover meant the front of house was constantly relying on me to provide clean cutlery and utensils by efficiently managing my time in cleaning

Team member

Subway
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for food preparation so that the shift can run smoothly and ensured all items were always in stock and ready to use

Team member to Shift Manager

Nando's
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • My journey began as a waitress in charge of order handling, financial transactions and tending to guest needs
  • These duties remained after my promotion to Shift Manager with additional duties
  • My financial responsibilities increased as I had to audit the revenue from the previous night, fix any discrepancies and create a new cashier for the day
  • I was in charge of the inventory, creating a stock report and actioning shortages
  • Time management was essential as I was also in charge of rota creation for myself and colleagues

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Tourism & Hospitality -

Daffodil International University
01.2013

Diploma in Food and Beverage production -

Institute of Hotel management & Hospitality
01.2012

H.S.C Higher Secondary Certificate -

Pirojpur Govt. Women's College
01.2009

Secondary School Certificate -

Pirojpur Govt. Girls High School
01.2007

Skills

  • F&B upselling
  • Reservations management
  • Point of Sale system operation
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Food presentation
  • Strong communication
  • Problem solving
  • Menu knowledge
  • Expert multitasker
  • Table service

Languages

English
Hindi

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/12/1991
  • Nationality: Bangladesh

Religion

Muslim

Timeline

F&B Server

Novotel by Accor, Formerly WYNDHAM Dubai Deira
07.2024 - Current

F&B Server

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
06.2022 - 06.2024

Waitress

Yahala Arabic Restaurant
08.2019 - 12.2020

Tour Guide and seller

Tour.Com.BD
12.2018 - 06.2019

Kitchen porter

Domus Lounge Bar & Restaurant
10.2015 - 01.2016

Team member

Subway
03.2015 - 09.2015

Team member to Shift Manager

Nando's
06.2012 - 12.2014

Diploma in Food and Beverage production -

Institute of Hotel management & Hospitality

H.S.C Higher Secondary Certificate -

Pirojpur Govt. Women's College

Secondary School Certificate -

Pirojpur Govt. Girls High School

Bachelor's Degree of Tourism & Hospitality -

Daffodil International University
SAMIA KAWSAR