Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
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Waiter | Rikesh Gunness

Waiter | Rikesh Gunness

Saint Pierre

Summary

Experienced waiter with a strong background in serving diverse clientele across vibrant bars, exclusive restaurants, and international cruise lines. Consistently delivers exceptional customer service, contributing to the overall success of each establishment. Skilled in handling guests with allergies and ensuring all patrons receive top-notch care. Known for adaptability, passion for creating memorable guest experiences, and unwavering commitment to prioritizing guest satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter

Silversea Cruises
06.2023 - Current
  • Currently serving onboard with plans to advance to head waiter role.
  • Delivered high-standard service to international guests
  • Recognized for attention to detail and guest satisfaction
  • Consistently acknowledged guests by name.

Waiter Trainee

Celestyal Cruises
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Gained expertise in cruise dining operations
  • Focused on luxury guest experiences

Head Waiter

Flavours Restaurant
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supervised team and ensured smooth service during peak hours
  • Managed customer complaints and reservations

Waiter -> Promoted to Senior Waiter (2020)

Hennessy Park Hotel (5-Star)
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Served in a high-paced environment
  • Managed events and large-scale dining operations
  • Specialized in wine decanting and cheese presentation

Waiter | COVID-period Deployment (3 Weeks)

MSC Grandiosa
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Gained valuable international shipboard training experience

Education

SC - undefined

Shrimati Indira Gandhi SSS

NC4 Hospitality -

Sir Gaëtan Duval École Hôtelière
01.2020

NC3 Hospitality -

Sir Gaëtan Duval École Hôtelière
01.2018

Skills

  • First-rate customer service
  • Handling guests with allergies
  • Russian service
  • Fish deboning in front of guests
  • Table service & fine dining
  • Complaint handling
  • Wine, cheese, and coffee knowledge
  • Cocktail knowledge
  • Health & safety
  • Usph knowledge
  • Team player & reliable

Accomplishments

  • Runner-up – Platter Race
  • Runner-up – “Atelier de Cocktail” (Oxenham)
  • Waiter of month September 2023

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Waiter

Silversea Cruises
06.2023 - Current

Waiter Trainee

Celestyal Cruises
04.2022 - 01.2023

Head Waiter

Flavours Restaurant
08.2021 - 03.2022

Waiter | COVID-period Deployment (3 Weeks)

MSC Grandiosa
03.2020 - 04.2020

Waiter -> Promoted to Senior Waiter (2020)

Hennessy Park Hotel (5-Star)
05.2018 - 03.2021

SC - undefined

Shrimati Indira Gandhi SSS

NC4 Hospitality -

Sir Gaëtan Duval École Hôtelière

NC3 Hospitality -

Sir Gaëtan Duval École Hôtelière
Waiter | Rikesh Gunness