Alexandra Marcel
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dynamic food expeditor with a proven track record at Green Orchid, enhancing order accuracy and reducing wait times through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in food safety and presentation, I excel under pressure while training new team members and ensuring exceptional guest service. Committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Food Expeditor
Green Orchid
01.2025 - Current
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality, and appearance.
- Provided exceptional support to kitchen staff during high-volume periods, enabling faster turnaround times without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Increased order accuracy through effective communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Reduced wait times for customers, prioritizing and organizing food orders according to table numbers.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu items, regularly assisting servers with questions regarding ingredients or allergens when needed.
- Supported overall restaurant success by stepping in to assist other team members during peak service hours.
- Leveraged strong multitasking abilities to manage competing demands under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining a positive attitude.
Babysitter
Smith Family
03.2024 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Hostess
Carrabba's Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05.2025
Middle School - General Studies
SSAS Sarasota School of Arts & Science
Sarasota, FL05.2021
Elementary - General Studies
Southside Elementary School
Sarasota, FL05.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Team member training
- Guest service
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Stress tolerance
- Kitchen operations
- Food presentation
- Restaurant etiquette
- Food quality standards
Affiliations
Sarasota Crew
Sarasota young Republican club
Timeline
Food Expeditor
Green Orchid
01.2025 - Current
Hostess
Carrabba's Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Smith Family
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sarasota High School
Middle School - General Studies
SSAS Sarasota School of Arts & Science
Elementary - General Studies
Southside Elementary School
Internships
U.S Senator Rick Scott summer internship program in Washington D.C / www.employment.senate.gov
I have applied for a summer internship- pending application.
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