jesse van drunen
@jessevandrunen
I am an enthusiastic hospitality and retail professional focused on service and guest experience.
NetherlandsWhat I'm looking for
I am an enthusiastic and curious hospitality and retail professional with hands-on experience in both kitchen and front-of-house roles. I excel in guest contact, service and organization, and I enjoy creating positive experiences for customers.
Over several positions — from bakery and retail to cook and server — I have taken on responsibilities including preparing dishes, managing reservations, handling administration and training new colleagues. I have worked independently on tasks like opening the kitchen, inventory management and following up with customers. I hold certificates in Social Hygiëne and BHV which support safe, compliant service.
I am flexible, reliable and motivated to contribute to teams that value service excellence and continuous learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Keukenhulp
Allerlei & Visserij
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led and onboarded new kitchen staff, prepared and cooked dishes, coordinated plate handoff to service, and maintained kitchen cleanliness.
Zelfstandig Werkend Kok
Coco73
Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)
Prepared and cooked dishes, managed reservations, and maintained guest contact to ensure optimal dining experiences.
Winkelmedewerker
Meledi
Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)
Advised and assisted retail customers, managed phone inquiries, and handled new customer registrations and loyalty card follow-up.
Medewerker Bediening
De 7e Hemel
Oct 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)
Served food and drinks, advised guests on menu and wine pairings, managed reservations, and ran an independent service section.
Bediening
Allerlei
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Served drinks and dishes, processed payments, and provided attentive guest service on the restaurant floor.
Broodbakker
Bakkerij van Horssen
Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 (9 months)
Baked bread and small goods, produced loaves and stokbrood, and organized freezer and inventory for bakery production.
Winkelbakker
Bakkerij van Keulen
Jul 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year)
Worked independently in an open bakery producing sausage rolls, sourdough and tarts while advising customers on products.
Bedieningsmedewerker
Brasserie Pastis
Served drinks and dishes, took orders, processed payments, and supported front-of-house operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DPDe Rooi Pannen
Ondernemend horecavakman niveau 4, Hospitality
2020 - 2023
Completed Ondernemend horecavakman (niveau 4) program focused on hospitality operations, guest service, and business skills from 2020 to 2023.
CUCurio
Zelfstandig brood en banketbakker niveau 3, Baking and Pastry
2018 - 2020
Obtained Zelfstandig brood en banketbakker (niveau 3) vocational diploma emphasizing independent bread and pastry production from 2018 to 2020.
CUCurio
Uitvoerend bakker niveau 2, Baking
2016 - 2018
Completed Uitvoerend bakker (niveau 2) training covering foundational bakery skills and production techniques from 2016 to 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NetherlandsAuthorized to work in
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