Cailin Hughes
West Simsbury,CT
Summary
Friendly and hardworking server with experience in fast-paced restaurant setting. Skilled at taking orders, serving food, and making sure guests have a great dining experience. Able to handle multiple tables at once while staying organized and professional. Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with the kitchen to keep service running smoothly. Committed to providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Max a mia
Avon, Connecticut
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Regular checks on customers to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Restaurant Server
Amici's Restaurant
Avon
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Greeted and seated guests, took orders, and served food and drinks efficiently.
- Worked in a fast-paced environments, handling
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, assisting with side work and closing duties.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering menu questions and accommodating special requests.
Cashier
Marshalls
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Restaurant Hostess
Bertuccis Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CTHigh School Diploma -
Simsbury High School
Simsbury, CTSkills
- Work Ethic and Integrity
- Patience and Empathy
- Strong multitasking
- Active Learning
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Menu knowledge
- Tableside etiquette
Timeline
Server
Max a mia
08.2025 - 12.2025
Restaurant Server
Amici's Restaurant
08.2024 - 08.2025
Cashier
Marshalls
12.2022 - 08.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Bertuccis Restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Tunxis Community College
High School Diploma -
Simsbury High School