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Work History
Education
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Sara Khalajzadeh

Sara Khalajzadeh

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Summary

Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of Iran with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and intuitive ability to engage customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Tourist Guide

Tourist Agency Sito Travel
04.2016 - Current
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Developed tour programming to enhance guest experiences.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Researched and studied on topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.

Independent Seller

Summer Markets
08.2014 - Current
  • Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesalers.
  • Reconciled inventory and customer orders regularly to monitor product availability.

Barista, Waitress,reseption

Fletcher Hotel
03.2023 - 05.2024

working in a fairly large restaurant even sometimes alone, managing everything and almost managing and good collaboration with the whole team, also sending me to other hotels because Fletcher is a large chain throughout the Netherlands, working in large events in Rotterdam and other Dutch cities , working as a night shift reseptionist, managing the whole breakfast even alone.

Bartender

Piccola Italia Restaurant
02.2021 - 02.2022

preparing drinks, sometimes even working as a waitress! endure stress and work in a team with sociable behavior,

Bar Waitress

Caffè Milano
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.

Restaurant Waitress

Pescione Restaurant
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.

Restaurant Waitress

Hotel Oblio
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces between preparation of various foods, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.

Ice Cream Server

Caffè Girò
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Helped patrons decide which flavor to choose, supporting dietary restrictions and personal preferences with ease.
  • Introduced new menu items, sundae toppings and cone varieties to encourage upsells and add-on purchases.
  • Served customers of all ages with speed and efficiency, keeping team running smoothly.

Restaurant Waitress

Ristorante Peperoncino
02.2011 - 11.2011
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.

Bartender/Waitress

Aurora bathing establishment
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
  • Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.

Bartender/Casher/Ice Cream Server

Caffè Carducci
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Processed sales transactions, including cash, debit and credit.
  • Carefully scooped ice cream into cones and dishes, focusing on proportions and presentation.
  • Operated cash register, taking payments and issuing receipts.

Professional Bartender

Il popolo della notte
05.2008 - 09.2009
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve many drinks
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.

Coffee Barista

Caffè Erman and Co
09.2008 - 03.2009
  • Prepared and stocked baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and light snacks to compliment beverage choices.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.

Bartender/Chef's Assistant

Bar Nuvola Rossa
12.2007 - 07.2008
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces between preparation of various foods, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining food safety guidelines.

Education

Tour Guide License

Heritage of Iranian Property
08.2016

High School Diploma -

Beheshti School
08.2006

Skills

  • Tourism management
  • Proficient in Persian, Italian and English language
  • Beverage preparation
  • Banquet coordination

Languages

Persian
Native language
Italian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Barista, Waitress,reseption

Fletcher Hotel
03.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender

Piccola Italia Restaurant
02.2021 - 02.2022

Bar Waitress

Caffè Milano
09.2020 - 01.2021

Restaurant Waitress

Pescione Restaurant
06.2019 - 09.2019

Tourist Guide

Tourist Agency Sito Travel
04.2016 - Current

Independent Seller

Summer Markets
08.2014 - Current

Restaurant Waitress

Hotel Oblio
05.2014 - 08.2014

Ice Cream Server

Caffè Girò
01.2012 - 08.2012

Restaurant Waitress

Ristorante Peperoncino
02.2011 - 11.2011

Bartender/Waitress

Aurora bathing establishment
05.2010 - 09.2010

Bartender/Casher/Ice Cream Server

Caffè Carducci
01.2009 - 12.2009

Coffee Barista

Caffè Erman and Co
09.2008 - 03.2009

Professional Bartender

Il popolo della notte
05.2008 - 09.2009

Bartender/Chef's Assistant

Bar Nuvola Rossa
12.2007 - 07.2008

Tour Guide License

Heritage of Iranian Property

High School Diploma -

Beheshti School
Sara Khalajzadeh