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Chanel Hayes

Aurora,IL

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Twin Peaks Restaurants
09.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Server

Twin Peaks Restaurants
03.2022 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

DJ

El Jefe Leña Y Mar
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • El jefe leña y mar, The employer supplied equipment
  • My position Set up and take/shut down sound system equipment Analyze and play what would be most like by the crowd that is in at the moment Play/ help with performances
  • Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
  • Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
  • Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
  • Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
  • Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Hostess

El Jefe Leña Y Mar
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Accommodated and managed private parties
  • Upheld a high standard of customer service
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.

Grill Cook

Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • I take people’s orders, cook, clean, open and shut down the kitchen and also work in other entertainment departments.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
  • Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
  • Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
  • Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.

Hostess/Server/Food Runner

Ballydoyle Irish Pub
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • I work at weddings also in a restaurant I'm familiar with Toast Network I food run and buss and I also host I currently am only doing weddings but we are out of season till summer
  • Supported needs of 15+ person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Irish pub/ wedding venue restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.

Server/Cashier

SmallCakes Cupcakery
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • I work in the front i work with customers and serve and package orders and in store order
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.

Education

Business Management, Business marketing

Waubonsee Community College

West Aurora High School
North Aurora, IL

Skills

  • Customer Service Experience (5 years)
  • Barback (3 years)
  • Busser (3 years)
  • Expo (4 years)
  • Food Service (5 years)
  • Host/hostess experience (5 years)
  • Restaurant Experience (5 years)
  • POS (5 years)
  • Cash Handling (5 years)
  • Meal Preparation (1 year)
  • Cooking (1 year)
  • Kitchen Experience (1 year)
  • Bartending (1 year)
  • Serving Experience (1 year)

Certification

Basset Certified license

Food handlers Certified

Timeline

DJ

El Jefe Leña Y Mar
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bartender

Twin Peaks Restaurants
09.2022 - Current

Server

Twin Peaks Restaurants
03.2022 - Current

Hostess

El Jefe Leña Y Mar
04.2021 - 08.2023

Grill Cook

Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center
05.2020 - 02.2021

Hostess/Server/Food Runner

Ballydoyle Irish Pub
07.2019 - 01.2021

Server/Cashier

SmallCakes Cupcakery
04.2019 - 07.2019

Business Management, Business marketing

Waubonsee Community College

West Aurora High School
Chanel Hayes