After starting out as a crew member I demonstrated a strong work ethic and leadership potential and was able to advance to an Assistant Manager position within 7 months. My duties since then have comprised of running shifts, cashing up, ordering stock, inventory counts, controlling labour and P&Ls, quality control, budget control, recruitment and selection, ensuring brand standards are obeyed and respected, and training for the next step of progression.

Part of the acquisitions team placing outbound calls to Telegraph readers to sell auto-renew newspaper subscriptions and to convert former subscribers into current ones.

In addition to engaging in B2B selling, I would approach potential customers on busy high streets and within shopping centres throughout London and the South East region and deliver sales pitches in order to generate new business.

My initial responsibilities included basic table service and clearance, and over time this expanded to full use of the tills and credit card machines, in addition to occasionally taking deliveries. By the end of my time working with the company I was performing the majority of barista duties as well as tasks normally associated with a supervisory position. In the absence of senior staff, my colleagues would often seek my advice due to my higher level of experience.

Whilst carrying out my studies I worked part-time at the Railway Tavern serving drinks behind the bar, replenishing stock and keeping the area clean and tidy.

I assisted in several catered events throughout the Kent area whenever additional catering staff were required. Over the course of my employment with The Whole Hog I gained experience in bar tending, hog roasting by open fire, hog carving, cleaning dishes and waiting on tables in both a formal and informal environment.