Shakira Kabuye
I thrive in fast-paced fashion retail settings, bringing hands-on experience in customer service, product setup, visual merchandising, and stock control. Adaptable and calm under pressure, I’m passionate about delivering excellent service, supporting teams, and ensuring high standards on the shop floor.
Supported designers and models backstage during Graduate Fashion Week shows Organised garments, accessories, and footwear to ensure everything was ready for the runway Remained calm and adaptable while working under pressure in a busy backstage environment Assisted with packing, unpacking, and handling garments before and after the shows Carried out final checks on garments, including steaming and making any last-minute adjustments before models went on stage
Managed busy sections of the restaurants whilst ensuring guests were receiving a memorable and positive experience of service Memorised extensive knowledge of menu items including garnishes, ingredients and cooking methodology including dietary restrictions/allergies to provide personalised recommendations on food and drink pairings. Maintaining restaurant standards by clearing tables regularly between starters, mains and desserts courses Proficient in taking orders and the delivery of food and beverages in an efficient and accurate manner Serving starters, mains and desserts to guest’s tables to a high standard of service and food presentation Maintain cleanliness and presentation of bar and dining areas Setting up tables in private buffet lounges and fine dining with flatware, cutlery, bread&butter, water/wine glasses, salt&pepper shakers, napkins and table decor Executing table service and maintenance to the highest level of professionalism Polished all cutlery and glasses in the kitchens before resetting the tables Made hot beverages for guests on request
Serving starters, mains and desserts to guest's tables to a high standard of service and food presentation Maintain cleanliness and presentation of bar and dining areas Setting up tables in private buffet lounges and fine dining with flatware, cutlery, bread&butter, water/wine glasses, salt&pepper shakers, napkins and table decor Executing table service and maintenance to the highest level of professionalism Polished all cutlery and glasses in the kitchens before resetting the tables Made hot beverages for guests on request