Amira (Aaron) Blickenstaff Ambrose
Corrales,NM
Summary
High-energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits, and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Host, Busser, To-go, Food Runner
El Pinto
05.2026 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
- Managed front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on restaurant policies and service standards, promoting team efficiency.
- Assisted in menu updates, collaborating with kitchen staff to reflect seasonal offerings.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity at the register.
- Coordinated reservations and seating arrangements, optimizing table turnover rates.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
Host, To-Go, Busser
Los Cuates
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table turnover and guest satisfaction.
- Trained new hosts on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, maintaining high standards.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Host, Cashier
Weck's
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming dining experience.
- Managed reservations efficiently, optimizing table turnover and customer satisfaction.
- Handled guest inquiries and concerns professionally, enhancing overall service quality.
- Maintained cleanliness of host station and waiting area, adhering to health standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pecos Cyber Academy
Albuquerque, NM05.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking proficiency
- Effective time management
- Adaptable to change
- Detail-oriented
- POS software
- Telephone reception
- Guest relations
- Up-selling techniques
- First aid training
- Customer engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Order accuracy
Certification
CPR, Food Handlers
Timeline
Host, Busser, To-go, Food Runner
El Pinto
05.2026 - Current
Host, Cashier
Weck's
12.2025 - 02.2026
Host, To-Go, Busser
Los Cuates
08.2025 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Pecos Cyber Academy