Gisela Patricia Melo da Silva

5Fardell Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2QS

Email: gisela-silva@outlook.com
Mobile: 07404709226

PROFILE

A highly skilled and accomplished waitress with an outstanding track record of employment including
experience within reputable establishments, I remain calm under pressure, thrive on the challenge of a
fast paced environment and am quick to pick up new skills where necessary. An excellent
communicator with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment, I am positive and I will impress you
by my professionalism, enthusiasm and my strength of transferring skills.

SKILLS

 Organisational skills & multi -tasking ability.

 Familiarity with fast-paced & pressure environments.
 Creativity & imagination for presentation.
 Health & safety awareness-food hygiene certified.
 Adept at following instructions yet ability to use initiative.
 Time-management skills-ability to prioritize busy work-load.
 Fluent in Portuguese and English.
 Highly computer literate including Microsoft office applications.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Factory Operator (Nov. 2013-Jan.2014)

The Workshop agency, Wisbech, Cambs, UK
 Employed on temporary contract in different factories.
 Line work, packing, stocking, checking.

Cashier attendant (Sept. 2013-Nov. 2013)

The Haran’s shop, March, Cambs, UK
 Collecting money against goods
 Counting, handling currency
 Assuring the float and till was correct at the end of shift

Marketing Operator (December 2012- May 2013)

D.Pedro Hotels, Vilamoura, Portugal.
 Responsible in the advertising of all outlets of the hotel.
 Promoter of all the sales department of the establishment.
 Highly involved in the growth and wealth of the hotel.

Bar Attendant/Cash Attendant (March 2012-October 2012)

Gelataria La Bamba, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
 Employed to played major role on this busy establishment serving snack,
pizza, pasta, gelato and burger.
  Always keeping eye for details and make sure the junior staff had the
appropriate training and keep the high level of standard.

Bartender/Waitress (2011- March 2012)

Setima Onda Restaurant Bar, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
 Employed and played roles in restaurant and bar, helping where
appropriate.
 Responsible to producing, monitoring wastage and following the high
requirement of hygiene, running an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all
times.
 Plan the day to day running of my own section effectively to meet the
service by department and business.
 Always strive to maintain and drive the solid consistency of product being
produced within the bar/restaurant dept. on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Restaurant Manager (2008-2010)

Mangello’s Italian Restaurant Bar, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
 Employed and played major roles in restaurant and bar, helping where
appropriate.
 Responsible to organise staff, monitoring wastage and following the high
requirement of hygiene, running an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all
times.
 Plan the day to day running of restaurant and making sure staff work in
safe and happy environment and meet the business target.
 Always strive to maintain and drive the solid consistency of product being
produced within the bar/restaurant dept. on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Waitress/Bartender (2001-2007)
Praia da Luz Restaurant Bar, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
 Employed and played major roles in restaurant and bar, helping where
appropriate.
 Responsible to monitoring wastage and following the high requirement of
hygiene, running an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times.
 Plan the day to day running of restaurant and making sure staff work in
safe and happy environment and meet the business target.
 Always strive to maintain and drive the solid consistency of product being
produced within the bar/restaurant dept. on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Anne Clarke Associates Ltd (Present)

Wisbech-Cambs UK
ESOL and ASDAN employability skills
Escola Secundaria de Valongo 1993-1994
Valongo-Porto Portugal
GCSE A,B equivalent to English certificate
INTERESTS

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening music, socializing with friends, going to cinema and
travelling.
I addiction, I am clearly very passionate about food and therefore enjoy experimenting with
different ingredients and new dishes.
 REFERENCES

References available on request