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Troy Craig Pravin

Troy Craig Pravin

Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in special events service, product upselling, and high-end culinary service. Demonstrates exceptional customer service techniques and hospitality etiquette, ensuring an upbeat, outgoing, and positive dining experience. Proficient in using the Touch POS system and knowledgeable in F&B menu offerings. Skilled in drink mixology and premium spirits, with a proven ability to remain efficient under pressure. Career goal: to leverage extensive dining service experience to enhance guest satisfaction in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Work History

Food and beverage associate

Moxies Lounge
Nairobi, Kenya
01 2024 - 08 2024
  • Maintained thorough food, drink and menu knowledge, providing expert assistance with customer selections
  • Enforced rules for cleanliness and sanitization to ensure constant compliance with health and food safety standards
  • Maintained clear communication with guests and kitchen staff for smooth service delivery
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards
  • Laid tables with appropriate cutlery, crockery and condiments to agreed standards
  • Demonstrated high standards of customer service to take and deliver accurate food, cocktail and coffee orders
  • Promoted upsell strategies to platters, Chef dish menu of the day, beverages using FIFO LIFO (First In First out, Last In first out) preventing loss from expiry
  • Promoted Cock tail events to enable return value to spirits
  • Handled conference setups and billing instruction contracted as per BEO (Break Event order)
  • Ensuring food and beverage is dispensed with high standard of hygiene and sanitation
  • Handling cash and non-cash billing with zero mistakes
  • Ensured dietary and guest preferences were well met and delegated on KOT sent to Chef with a follow up, preventing Voids and complaints
  • Product knowledge to products selling on menus

Hotel Waiter

Weston Hotel
Nairobi
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards
  • Provided inspirational, attentive and proactive service, resulting in 100% increased return visits
  • Facilitated smooth running of shifts, verifying dining area was prepared, stocked and ready for service
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport
  • Avoided accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness of service and food preparation areas
  • Delivered efficient breakfast, lunch and dinner service at fast-paced fine dining restaurant, seating 8 guests
  • Ensured impeccable first impression, greeting every guest with a smile and positive attitude
  • Assisted in preparation of weddings and special functions that received 90% positive guest feedback
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care
  • Contributed to 100% profitability increase by up-selling guests to premium F&B items
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimizing potential service delays
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimizing customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations
  • Used appropriate sanitizing and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas
  • Managed timing standards in food deliveries to minimize delays
  • Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations

Education

Certificate In Mixology & Bar Operations -

Boma International Hospitality College
09/2024 - 12/2024

Diploma In Hospitality Management -

Alison
07/2021 - 08/2022

Skills

  • Special events service
  • Product upselling
  • Dining service experience
  • Hospitality etiquette
  • Customer service techniques
  • POS system (Micros)
  • F&B menu knowledge
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Drink mixology knowledge
  • Office 365 Literacy

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Timeline

Hotel Waiter

Weston Hotel
10.2023 - 01.2024

Food and beverage associate

Moxies Lounge
01 2024 - 08 2024

Certificate In Mixology & Bar Operations -

Boma International Hospitality College
09/2024 - 12/2024

Diploma In Hospitality Management -

Alison
07/2021 - 08/2022
Troy Craig Pravin