Adept at driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, exemplary skills in espresso machine operation and positive reinforcement at Follett/Starbucks, Albuquerque. Expert in preventive maintenance and employee scheduling, I elevated customer loyalty and team performance, ensuring top-notch service and repeat business.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD BARISTA
FOLLETT/STARBUCKS, ALBUQUERQUE
01.2022 - Current
Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
Monitored customer feedback to improve barista performance and customer service.
Front Desk
Planet Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Hostess, Server, Trainer, Front Line
Red Robin
01.2016 - 01.2021
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.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Ensuring positive customer service
Collaborating with multiple customers (Often upwards of 20 customers at a time)
Handling a fast-paced work environment
Training new employees
Essential Functions:
Responsible for greeting guests in a friendly manner and escorting guests to tables
Identify the needs of the guest and make a customized connection
Exhibit an outgoing personality that promotes a warm and inviting atmosphere
Monitors sorting and workflow of the restaurant and seats guests accordingly
Manages large parties; explaining seating options, wait time and escalating guest concerns
Open and close sections with the increase or decrease in the volume of guests
Rearrange chairs and tables if necessary and retrieves highchairs when needed
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