Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
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Caoimhe Curley

Castlebar,Mayo

Summary

I am a hardworking, motivated individual who takes great pride in my work. I have a team-player mindset gained from my passion for sporting activities. I am looking to gain hands-on experience in a busy environment on a part-time/full-time basis. You will see from the following details that I am adept at applying myself to a wide variety of responsibilities, and I would hope to be an ideal candidate for your consideration. I am an energetic waitress and bartender with several years of experience meeting customer demands by efficiently taking and serving orders, and answering menu questions. Expertise at managing several tables at once with perfect accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress & Bartender

Barrell & Castle
Castlebar
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Served mixed drinks, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to multiple guests simultaneously.
  • Processed cash, credit card, and voucher payments efficiently.
  • Delivered prompt service during peak hours for high-volume food and drink orders.
  • Actively listened to customers to address requests and concerns effectively.
  • Retained knowledge of current menu selections for accurate customer guidance.
  • Enhanced guest dining experiences through excellent customer service.
  • Maintained a friendly demeanor while managing diverse beverage orders.

Retail Assistant

Penny's (Primark)
Castlebar
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
  • Processed transactions efficiently at the cash register while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily operational goals and tasks.
  • Handled customer returns and exchanges following company policies effectively.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.

Waitress

Breaffy House Hotel
Breaffy
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Delivered quality food and beverage service to up to 300 guests per shift
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced hotel dining environment.
  • Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Recognise and aided customers with special needs
  • Offered diners detailed allergen advice across daily menus, ensuring optimal customers care safety
  • Gave clear instructions to kitchen staff on customer preferences and special dietary needs

Education

St Joseph’s Secondary School
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
06.2025

Breaffy National School
Breaffy, Co. Mayo
06.2019

Skills

  • Superb customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Exceptional time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Strong multitasking
  • Allergen advice
  • Operating tills and cash/credit transaction processing
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Memorizing orders
  • Table service

References

  • Aisling, McAlpine, Vice Principal, (094) 902 1406, St Josephs Secondary School
  • Caoilainn Dowd, Manager, (085) 269 1741, Penny’s Castlebar

Affiliations

  • I’ve always had a passion for sports like swimming and football, through which I’ve developed strong teamwork and communication skills. Being involved in sports has also helped me build time management, discipline, resilience, and the ability to follow instructions and perform under pressure.
  • Playing the piano has helped me develop patience, concentration, and a strong attention to detail. It has also improved my discipline, creativity, and ability to stay committed to long-term goals through regular practice and performance.

Timeline

Waitress & Bartender

Barrell & Castle
03.2024 - 04.2025

Retail Assistant

Penny's (Primark)
10.2023 - 01.2024

Waitress

Breaffy House Hotel
09.2022 - 09.2023

St Joseph’s Secondary School

Breaffy National School
Caoimhe Curley