Niamh O Meara
Galway
Summary
Passionate and newly qualified primary school teacher with extensive experience in hospitality, seeking a summer waitressing position. I have worked as a waitress for several years delivering exceptional customer service at Ard Bia, a top-class restaurant in the West of Ireland, along with valuable insights gained from working at the family-owned Maxwell’s. Committed to creating positive dining experiences through attentive service and a strong understanding of food, wine and coffee.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
St. Josephs Co-Educational School
Dublin, Ireland
09.2024 - Current
- Created and maintained a safe, orderly and productive classroom environment.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Built structure, order and calm environment by enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures of learning.
Waitress
Ard Bia at Nimmos Pier
Galway, Ireland
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers by assisting with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food, wine and coffee.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
English Teacher
Hamelin Laei International School Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Organized extra-curricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature.
Restaurant Supervisor
Maxwells
Galway, Ireland
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Evaluated staff performance, enforced policies, maintained health codes and kept licenses current to promote superior service standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Primary School Education
Mary Immaculare College
Limerick10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts With Children Studies
National University of Ireland Galway
Galway09-2023
Skills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Handling complaints
- Beverage preparation
- Wine service
- Food safety
- Reliability and punctuality
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling
- Menu recommendations
- Highly organised
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Running
- Art
- Outdoors
- Travel
- Food
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
St. Josephs Co-Educational School
09.2024 - Current
Waitress
Ard Bia at Nimmos Pier
09.2022 - 08.2025
English Teacher
Hamelin Laei International School Barcelona
01.2022 - 08.2022
Restaurant Supervisor
Maxwells
05.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Masters in Primary School Education
Mary Immaculare College
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts With Children Studies
National University of Ireland Galway
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