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Sejal Waghela

Birmingham

Summary

A diligent, highly organized, and enthusiastic recently graduated master's student with high grades and part time work experience in hospitality industry. I possess great interpersonal skills, am a good team worker as well as like taking on responsibilities individually. Keen on learning and developing new skills. I am an outgoing person who can easily read and adapt to situations and surrounding. I have active and dynamic approach of getting tasks completed. I am determined and decisive. I identify and develop opportunities. I'm looking for a FOH job at a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel where I can showcase and present the knowledge that I gained during my hoteliers training and through 2 degrees in Hospitality. I have an all-round knowledge of the functioning of a restaurant as I have worked and trained in all major departments like front office, F&B service, kitchen, and sales. High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality Assistant

University College of Birmingham
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisting lecturers in running the Fine Dine Restaurant & supporting and guiding students

Host

Marco Pierre White
03.2022
  • Table Planning, Set up, Reservations, Guest Relations, Helping in service when needed

Chef & Waitress

PizzaExpress
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managing stocks, Preparation for service, Maintaining hygiene levels and quality standards, Execution of service, Being a hostess, guest relations and service

Chef

Dhalings Kitchen
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Market research for new ideas to help in creating the menu for launch, Creating the cost sheets for dishes, Creating the recipe sheets for dishes, Participating in the food photography for social media, Stock management

Chef

Chai Green Café
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Food prep, Service, Food order, Stock levels

Baker and FOH Staff

Soul & Surf (Retreat Hotel)
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Stock order, Set up of the restaurant, Creating the dessert menu, Price management, Hosting weekly events

Banquet Sales Assistant

The LaLit (5 Star Luxury Hotel)
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Appointments with guest, Banquet tours, Menu development for the events, Coordinating with the F&B team, Kitchen, Tech and Housekeeping for events, Managing Payments

Trainee

The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Trained in 4 main departments of the hotel: Front Office, F&B Service, House Keeping, Kitchen

Education

Master's in Culinary Arts Management -

University College of Birmingham (UOB)
01.2022

Bachelor's in hospitality studies -

Mumbai University
01.2019

Skills

  • Reservation Coordination
  • Guest Relations
  • Menu Board Art
  • Customer Service
  • POS Software
  • Dining Room Management

Languages

English
Hindi

Additional Information

MA-CAM Student Course Rep at University of Birmingham. Member of the Guild of Students. President of the Student Body Council at Sophia College (Mumbai University). Student of the year 2018-2019 at Sophia College (Mumbai University). Training – The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers. • While completing my hoteliers training at one of the best heritage luxury hotels in the world I received certificate of recognition and was awarded as “The Best-Groomed Trainee” of the year. I developed my interests in guest relations, front office, and sales during this time. [2018] Best Sportsmen award for 2 consecutive years 2015-2016 (Sophia College)

Hobbies And Interests

  • I love trying new restaurants and food products as it helps me in developing my knowledge about the ongoing new food trends.
  • I also handle my own food page on Instagram that have over 2500+ followers from all around the world and is slowly growing.
  • I enjoy running, walking, playing sports and yoga during my free time.

Timeline

Host

Marco Pierre White
03.2022

Hospitality Assistant

University College of Birmingham
02.2022 - Current

Chef & Waitress

PizzaExpress
08.2021 - 03.2022

Chef

Dhalings Kitchen
03.2021 - 08.2021

Chef

Chai Green Café
12.2020 - 02.2021

Baker and FOH Staff

Soul & Surf (Retreat Hotel)
09.2019 - 02.2020

Banquet Sales Assistant

The LaLit (5 Star Luxury Hotel)
06.2019 - 08.2019

Trainee

The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers
12.2017 - 04.2018

Master's in Culinary Arts Management -

University College of Birmingham (UOB)

Bachelor's in hospitality studies -

Mumbai University
Sejal Waghela