Bennett Parham
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Restaurant Host at Drake’s, excelling in guest relations and operational efficiency. Recognized for quick thinking and leadership skills, I enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and organization, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and seamless service flow.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Host
Drake’s
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation systems to optimize seating arrangements.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of front-of-house areas.
- Coordinated communication between kitchen staff and dining area for smooth service flow.
- Handled guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
- Supported team members during busy shifts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored wait times and informed guests promptly to manage expectations.
- Collaborated with management to improve guest experiences through feedback collection.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Education
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Rockvale Highschool
Rockvale, TNSkills
Quick on my feet
Leadership skills from band
Quick Thinker
Good teacher of things I understand well
Accomplishments
30+ ACT
1220 SAT
3.3 GPA in High School
E-Crew Captain in band senior year
Certification
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop certified
Languages
Hawaiian
Elementary
Timeline
Restaurant Host
Drake’s
09.2024 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Rockvale Highschool