Leon James Hughes
Letterkenny
Summary
Dedicated bar and restaurant assistant with strong skills in customer engagement, teamwork, and time management. Proven ability to support busy shifts and maintain food safety standards while ensuring excellent service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and Restaurant assistant
Dillons Hotel
Letterkenny
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Supported servers during busy shifts by delivering food and drinks promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food and drinks.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed credit card payments efficiently.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Royal And Prior
Raphoe 06-2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Cash handling
- Beverage preparation
- Customer engagement
- Kitchen collaboration
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Working in a busy bar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bar and Restaurant assistant
Dillons Hotel
08.2023 - 06.2026
Leaving Certificate -
Royal And Prior