Caela Collins
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Hostess
Red Maple Cafe
Toluca Lake, CA
2024.02 - 2025.12
- Utilized Toast POS system to input orders and process payments via debit, credit, and gift cards, ensuring accurate transaction handling
- Completed side work tasks (setup, restocking, sanitizing, assisting other servers) to support team efficiency and maintain cleanliness throughout facility
- Use Toast Tables to seat guests in a timely manner, input reservations, and accurately manage waitlist
Server
Jinky’s Café
Studio City, CA
2022.07 - 2024.02
- Greeted and assisted over one hundred guests daily, ensuring a positive dining experience
- Maintained comprehensive menu knowledge, facilitating informed recommendations on product rotation and daily specials
- Operated blenders, coffee grinders, espresso machines, and bar equipment, enhancing beverage quality and service efficiency
Shift Leader, Server
Mendocino Farms
Studio City, CA
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Led front-of-house servers to coordinate task completion and enhance guest service
- Took food and beverage orders from guests, ensuring accurate input in POS systems for efficient service
- Trained new and future employees on micros systems, mobile ordering and guest services
- Hosted team meetings to communicate daily tasks and align team efforts
Sales Associate
Target
Farmingdale, New York
2020.08 - 2021.08
- Assisted customers in locating products and providing information
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves promptly
- Managed inventory levels and conducted stock checks regularly
Coordinator
Home Goods
Dickson City, PA
2017.11 - 2020.07
- Assisted hundreds of customers per day in finding/selecting/recommending products
- Replenished and organized inventory and sales floor
- Assisted in the planning and execution of promotional events and displays
Server
Twin Rocks
Sterling, PA
2016.07 - 2018.12
- Provided efficient, friendly and professional services to all guests
- Utilized micros systems to notify chefs of guests’ food and drink orders
- Updated daily specials to reflect seasonal ingredients and customer preferences, garnishes and salad station supplies when necessary
Skills
- POS system operations
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Order management
- Order fulfillment
- Food safety
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Sales
Timeline
Server/Hostess
Red Maple Cafe
2024.02 - 2025.12
Server
Jinky’s Café
2022.07 - 2024.02
Shift Leader, Server
Mendocino Farms
2021.10 - 2022.06
Sales Associate
Target
2020.08 - 2021.08
Coordinator
Home Goods
2017.11 - 2020.07
Server
Twin Rocks
2016.07 - 2018.12