Carter Hurley
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in fast-paced dining environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, team collaboration, and managing customer expectations to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Pinchers
Venice, Florida
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated customer reservations and organized waitlist to optimize seating efficiency.
- Greeted guests and collected information to effectively seat groups or manage waitlist.
- Provided accurate wait times and monitored waiting list to enhance guest experience.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Maintained knowledge of daily specials and promotions for guests.
- Provided menus and answered questions about food and beverages.
Busser/Host
Outback Steakhouse
Venice, Florida
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered food and beverages to customers, supporting servers and ensuring timely service.
- Engaged with customers in a friendly manner, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Set up and arranged dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and tables throughout service.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Provided quick and efficient clearing of tables between courses.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve service flow and elevate customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines in accordance with local health regulations.
Busser/Host
Outback Steakhouse
Port Charlotte, Florida
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported servers by efficiently delivering food and beverages to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Set up and arranged dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Ensured cleanliness of dining area and tables to enhance guest experience during service.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area throughout shift.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths, and highchairs.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers to enhance service flow and customer satisfaction.
- Provided extra help to coworkers during peak shifts to maintain service flow.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, and wine glasses.
Team Member
Culver's Restaurant
Venice, Florida
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
- Assisted with food preparation and assembly for customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Trained new team members on approved materials to ensure effective onboarding and integration.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Identified and proposed process improvements within the department to streamline operations.
- Searched for innovative solutions to enhance workflow efficiency. to go above and beyond job requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Venice, FL05-2026
Skills
- Reservation management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- I played Football all 4 years of high school. We won a state championship in 2025. I also was on the weightlifting team and went to the regional championships the 2 years I did it
Timeline
Host
Pinchers
02.2026 - 06.2026
Busser/Host
Outback Steakhouse
11.2025 - 02.2026
Busser/Host
Outback Steakhouse
01.2025 - 11.2025
Team Member
Culver's Restaurant
02.2024 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Venice High School