A motivated and responsible student ready to apply education in a professional environment. Proven ability to manage time effectively and handle challenging tasks. Experienced in training and supervising teams in high-paced hospitality settings, with a focus on staff development and customer service excellence. Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to enhance team performance and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess (Coach)
Ozzie's Good Eats, Great American Restaurants
Fairfax, Virginia
03.2023 - 05.2025
Trained new hostesses regarding front-of-house operations.
Coordinated the restaurant management system, RESY, to ensure appropriate openings for reservations, wait times, and smooth execution.
Encouraged team members to provide exceptional customer service at all times.
Communicated any issues or complaints to management in a timely manner.
Utilized the POS system to total meal costs, provide gift cards, and create take-out orders for the guests.
Greeted customers, answered questions about the menu and specials, provided general restaurant information, and handled reservations by phone.
Helped the restaurant staff set up large party events.
Performed regular restroom checks to restock supplies and handle minor cleaning.
If needed, I assisted in other departments, such as serving staff, food runners, and bussers, during peak hours.
Cashier
Santini's New York Style Deli
Reston, Virginia
06.2021 - 03.2023
Operated a cash register and POS system to efficiently and accurately process payments by cash, credit card, gift card, or automatic debit.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Learned the roles of other departments, such as food preparation, frying, and making sandwiches, to provide coverage and keep the store operational.
Handled returns and exchanges.
Stocked shelves with merchandise, and cleaned the tables when needed.
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Saigon 54
Herndon, Virginia
05.2022 - 08.2022
Greeted and assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
Developed positive relationships with regular customers through conversation.
Utilized a POS system to total meal costs for final bill calculation.
Answered multiple incoming calls with appropriate greetings, and provided information about menu items, services offered, or questions asked.
Communicated with the manager or kitchen staff regarding customer feedback.
Restocked condiments, silverware, and napkins as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Law And Society
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Associate of Science - General Science
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge
05-2024
High School Diploma -
Osbourn Park High School
Manassas, VA
06-2022
Skills
Employee Training
Customer Service and Communication
Reservation Management
POS System Operation
Problem-Solving Abilities
Event Coordination
Ability to Learn Quickly
Detail Oriented
Certification
CITI Program, Human Research: Social and Behavioral Research
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Hostess (Coach)
Ozzie's Good Eats, Great American Restaurants
03.2023 - 05.2025
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Saigon 54
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Santini's New York Style Deli
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Law And Society