Donny Huizinga
Profielschets
Motivated and customer-focused hospitality individual with experience in customer service, bartending, and food preparation. Skilled in working efficiently under pressure, providing excellent guest experiences, and collaborating effectively within a team. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality service, especially in fast-paced environments.
Overzicht
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
Waiter Bartender
Foodbar 39
Den Burg (Texel)
2024.08 - Current
- Advised on menu options based on allergies and preferences.
- Gave clear instructions to kitchen staff on customer preferences and special dietary needs.
- Documented customer orders, calculated bills and processed payments.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
- Laid tables with clean cutlery, crockery and glassware throughout sittings.
- Suggested menu items and related beverages matching guest preferences.
- Greeted new customers and offered immediate seating assistance.
- Inspected tables before guest arrival, maintaining establishment high-quality standards.
- Greeted and seated guests to establish prompt, high quality service.
Event Staff Worker
Jongens van het Strand
Oudeschild (Texel)
2024.05 - Current
- Managed inventory of event supplies, avoiding shortages and ensuring availability of necessary materials.
- Liaised with security personnel to establish safety protocols, creating a secure environment for all event participants.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of event schedules, ensuring timely transitions between sessions.
- Distributed event materials such as programmes and promotional items, contributing to effective brand exposure.
- Scanned physical and digital tickets to prevent unauthorised entry.
- Supported event staff with ad hoc tasks, upholding professionalism at all times.
Waiter Bartender
Strandpaviljoen Twaalf
Den Hoorn (Texel)
2023.05 - Current
- Managed table reservations and seating arrangements, maximising space efficiency and customer comfort.
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Facilitated smooth operations by keeping bar area well-stocked throughout each shift.
- Trained new staff members in bartending techniques and customer service standards, fostering a team-oriented environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
Customer Service Cashier and Kitchen staff
De Texelse Visspecialist
Oudeschild (Texel)
2022.07 - 2024.03
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining a high level of service.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high cleanliness standards in checkout areas.
- Upheld company policies and procedures during all transactions, fostering trust and integrity.
- Coordinated assistance for customer's special requests and service needs.
- Cut and weighed fish to calculate product costs and deliver a representative product.
- Prepared food using various equipment, such as ovens, microwaves, gas cookers and fryers.
- Handled multiple food orders simultaneously under high-pressure situations, prioritising tasks efficiently.
- Prepared ingredients for dishes as requested by chefs, carrying out tasks such as peeling, chopping and washing.
- Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
- Kept chef workspaces stocked with supplies during busy periods.
Opleidingen
HAVO -
OSG De Hogeberg
Den Burg (Texel) 2020.09 - 2026.06
Vaardigheden
- Upselling
- Crisis handling
- Strategic thinking
- Bartending
- Customer Service
- Off-site Catering
Languages
Dutch
First language
English
Gevorderd
German
Elementair
French
Beginner
Hobby's
- Playing football and futsal
- Making music using different instruments and DAW softwares
- Going out with friends and meeting new people
Tijdlijn
Waiter Bartender
Foodbar 39
2024.08 - Current
Event Staff Worker
Jongens van het Strand
2024.05 - Current
Waiter Bartender
Strandpaviljoen Twaalf
2023.05 - Current
Customer Service Cashier and Kitchen staff
De Texelse Visspecialist
2022.07 - 2024.03
HAVO -
OSG De Hogeberg
2020.09 - 2026.06