Taija Ahonen

Worked in London's only Michelin Star Pub as a Head Waitress.

• Clean and set-up the restaurant according to bookings, and ensuring everything is ready on time
• Greeted new customers and took them to the right table, offering water and explaining the specials of the day
• Being time efficient with food tickets and knowing how to pace it even when busy.
• Developed strong relationship with customers, making sure everyone left smile on their face

Started as a food runner and ended up being supervisor since April 2022. Helped different pubs when understaffed. Attended management meetings and courses about management, safe and healthy.

• Leading and managing teams under challenging conditions.
• Responsibility boost of moral of the staff and creating different incentives to motivate the team
• Planned training day to boost teamwork and team knowledge of customer journey

Worked in a warehouse in the busiest time of the year for them.

• Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
• Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.

• Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
• Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
• Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
• Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.