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SHAKIRA NAIGA

SHAKIRA NAIGA

DUBAI,UAE

Summary

Restaurant supervisor/ customer care expert with 4+ years of experience driving revenue growth, reducing staff turnover, and building goodwill with customers. Possess proven ability to increase sales through upselling techniques as well as implementing processes that drive profitability and increased customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

JONES THE GROCER, RADISSON RED HOTEL.
Dubai, U.A.E
12.2021 - 12.2023

Sydney’s first-ever walk-in cheese room and a cafe serving fresh world cuisine with an Aussie twist quickly became the place to be seen for Sydney’s breakfasting crowd. Founded in 199

  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance, boosting team morale and productivity.
  • Created team-building initiatives to encourage upselling and meet revenue targets.
  • Provided administrative support to upper management through inventory reporting, budget governance, and payroll management.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

GOOD VIBES SPECIALITY COFFEE SHOP.
DUBAI, U.AE
01.2019 - 11.2020

Specialty coffee shop and eatery located in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Exceeded sales targets by 10% consistently by assisting customers in selecting and purchasing merchandise.

  • Evaluated products to select a mix meeting current customer demand.
  • Maintained strong partnership with the operations Manager to keep alignment and timely communication.

BARISTA

COSTA COFFEE
DUBAI, U.A.E
01.2016 - 10.2016

UK-based international coffeehouse chain with 50 years of experience in crafting the finest quality coffee

  • Built and nurtured customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences.
  • Communicated clearly with a team of baristas, management, and other front-of-house staff to minimize mistakes.
  • Washed and chopped raw ingredients to use in cold or cooked food items.
  • Reheated pre-prepared food following standard instructions.

Education

GED - Diploma of Business Administration

YMCA COMPEHENSIVE INSTITUTE KAMPALA
KAMPALA, UGANDA
01.2009 - 11.2021

Skills

Knowledge of coffee, tea, and other non-alcoholic beverages: flavors, origins and history

Designed a comprehensive new training program that increased retention of customer-facing staff by more than 30%

Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies

Created and modified weekly work schedules to accommodate employees, volume, or other emerging trends

Knowledge of food and drink hygiene and safety standards

Experienced in making drinks following standards with utmost precision and out of 100% Creative

  • Conflict resolution
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Sanitation
  • Front of House (FOH) training
  • Staff supervision
  • Natural leader

Timeline

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

JONES THE GROCER, RADISSON RED HOTEL.
12.2021 - 12.2023

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

GOOD VIBES SPECIALITY COFFEE SHOP.
01.2019 - 11.2020

BARISTA

COSTA COFFEE
01.2016 - 10.2016

GED - Diploma of Business Administration

YMCA COMPEHENSIVE INSTITUTE KAMPALA
01.2009 - 11.2021
SHAKIRA NAIGA