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Alli Barber

Danville,VA

Summary

Reliable and customer-focused restaurant professional with experience in guest services, waitlist and reservation management, and front-of-house operations. Trusted by management to handle busy rushes, resolve seating challenges, and train new hosts. Experienced in assisting servers with running food and refilling drinks to support efficient service and positive guest experiences. Strong communication, leadership, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. Eager to build on existing restaurant experience and grow into a server position or other customer-facing role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

River District Social
Danville, VA
08.2025 - Current

• Greet guests and create a welcoming first impression while providing friendly, professional customer service.
• Manage busy waitlists independently and coordinate seating based on table availability and restaurant flow.
• Train new hosts on seating procedures, guest service, and daily responsibilities.
• Resolve seating conflicts and help maintain an organized, efficient dining room during busy shifts.
• Serve as a dependable team member managers rely on during rushes to keep front-of-house operations running smoothly.
• Answer phone calls, manage reservations, and respond professionally to guest questions and concerns.
• Assist servers by running food and refilling drinks to support timely, attentive service.
• Communicate with servers and management to coordinate seating, support teamwork, and improve guest experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized host area and help new employees learn restaurant procedures.

Hostess

River District Social
Danville
08.2025 - Current

Education

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Danville Community College
Danville, VA
10.2026 - 10.2026

Tunstall High School
Dry Fork, VA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Guest Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Employee Training
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization
  • Reservation Management
  • Waitlist Management
  • Table Management
  • Food Running
  • Attention to Detail
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Phone Etiquette

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Danville Community College
10.2026 - 10.2026

Hostess

River District Social
08.2025 - Current

Hostess

River District Social
08.2025 - Current

Tunstall High School
Alli Barber