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Aakrithi Karthik

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Hospitality and tourism management student with practical experience in fine-dining guest service and front-of-house operations. Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and customer service skills in fast-paced settings. Interested in hotel front desk and rooms operations.

Overview

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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Amrut
Ashburn, Virginia
2026.05 - Current
  • Ensured professional and welcoming guest experiences through attentive table service in fine dining.
  • Maintained quality standards and service excellence in a high-pressure environment.
  • Collaborated on front- and back-of-house tasks to enhance restaurant efficiency.
  • Supported kitchen operations by efficiently preparing and packaging takeout orders.

Food & beverage intern

Tamasha| Washington, DC
2026.05 - 2026.08
  • Assisted with guest and table service in fine-dining settings, improving communication and customer service interactions.
  • Gained experience in rotational food and beverage operations across multiple restaurant venues, contributing to seamless service delivery.
  • Managed incoming calls and supported front-of-house operations, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Acquired hands-on knowledge of kitchen operations, including dishwashing and food preparation processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily restaurant workflows.

Crew Member

Qdoba- Virginia Tech Dining services
Blacksburg, Virginia
2025.02 - 2026
  • Executed food preparation and service in fast-paced college dining setting, maintaining high standards.
  • Delivered friendly service to students, faculty, and staff during peak hours, enhancing customer experience.
  • Upheld cleanliness and adhered to strict food safety guidelines.
  • Operated cash register with certification from Virginia Tech Dining Services, ensuring accurate transactions.

Clinical Shadower

Virginia Medical arts Clinic
Herndon, Virginia
2024.05 - 2024.06

Assisted patients with administrative tasks and addressed customer service inquiries to ensure smooth patient experiences.

  • Coordinated with staff to streamline service processes and improve operational workflows.
  • Developed professional communication skills through patient and staff interactions.
  • Observed daily operations in a fast-paced environment to pinpoint areas for potential improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit
Blacksburg, VA
2027-12

Skills

  • Guest service
  • Customer service
  • Food handling procedures
  • Food preparation
  • Beverage operations
  • Front operations
  • Restaurant management
  • Team collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Service communication
  • Communication skills
  • English and Tamil

Certification

  • Cvent student certification
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification

Timeline

Server

Amrut
2026.05 - Current

Food & beverage intern

Tamasha| Washington, DC
2026.05 - 2026.08

Crew Member

Qdoba- Virginia Tech Dining services
2025.02 - 2026

Clinical Shadower

Virginia Medical arts Clinic
2024.05 - 2024.06

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit
Aakrithi Karthik