Summary
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Abigail Gilgen

Houston

Summary

Dedicated Restaurant Hostess with a proven track record of optimizing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and efficient reservation management. Specializes in organizing dining areas to enhance operational flow while effectively addressing guest requests and complaints. Strong communication and multitasking abilities contribute to a seamless dining experience in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining high standards of hospitality with an enthusiastic approach to enhancing guest interactions.

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

carrabba's italian grill
Houston
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
  • Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
  • Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.

Education

Na

Langham Creek
Houston, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Dining customer service
  • Reservation coordination
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Table bussing
  • Strong multitasking
  • Relationship building
  • Guest seating rotation
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Memory retention
  • Active learning
  • Greeting guests
  • Reservation handling
  • Service orientation
  • Supply restocking

Affiliations

Painting

Hiking

outside activities

Engineering

design

Accomplishments

  • I've received the golden honorable mention in most of my art competitions Like vase and Scholastic

Languages

asl
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

carrabba's italian grill
09.2024 - 01.2025

Na

Langham Creek
Abigail Gilgen