Celeste Steele
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
summer internship
Kenner Housing Authority
Kenner, Louisiana
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Engaged customers in conversation using effective interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships
- Answered phone calls promptly to provide timely assistance and support
- Arranged documents for easy access, enhancing workflow and organization
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- copying
- moving boxes
Host
Mike Andersons Seafood
Gonzales, LA
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Greeted guests at entrance, creating welcoming atmosphere and gathering information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Managed waitlists and seating flow during busy dining periods.
- Answered phone calls and handled reservation requests for the dining room.
- Took reservations over the phone and in person.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on the waitlist.
- Provided accurate wait times to customers while monitoring waiting list to ensure smooth seating flow.
- Provided seating options to guests based on their preferences and dining area availability. and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Assisted guests with inquiries about menu options and dining room layout, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Maintained organization of host stand to enhance guest experience. and presentable to create a welcoming environment for guests., menus, and entryway presentation.
Host/Busser
Frenier Landing
Gonzales, louisiana
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored dining room to optimize table turnover and address guest needs
- Communicated table assignments with servers and kitchen staff
- Provided menu details and answered guest questions
- Answered phone calls and scheduled dining reservations
- Took reservations over the phone and in person.
- Maintained organized host stand and clean reception area
- Managed dining reservations by taking calls and addressing in-person requests by taking calls and managing in-person requests. by phone and in person over the phone and in person.
- Supported operations by bussing tables and delivering food orders promptly
Cook/Cashier
Buddys frostop
Destrehan, Louisiana
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted guests and efficiently processed cash and card orders at front counter.
- Prepared burgers, fries, and shakes according to Buddy's Frostop kitchen standards, ensuring quality.
- Prepared burgers, fries, and shakes following Buddys Frostop kitchen standards.
- Restocked ingredients, cups, and supplies during rush periods to maintain fast service.
- Maintained organized work areas and followed food safety procedures throughout shifts.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen and dining area.
- Set up workstations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Education
East Ascension High School
Gonzales, louisiana 09-2026
Skills
- Reservation management
- Front desk operations
- Customer service
- Guest relations
- Cash management
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Team communication
Timeline
summer internship
Kenner Housing Authority
05.2026 - 08.2026
Host
Mike Andersons Seafood
07.2025 - 05.2026
Host/Busser
Frenier Landing
04.2025 - 10.2025
Cook/Cashier
Buddys frostop
10.2024 - 04.2025
East Ascension High School