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Music (guitar and piano), Photography, General learning with family in the evenings
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Christopher Cadwell

Meridian,ID

Summary

Upbeat host excels in assisting customers and helping other staff. Pleasant and experienced managing seating, reservations and events. Skilled at creating welcoming atmosphere when attending to guests. Team-player quick to assist FOH Manager with table bussing during busy times.

High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Host/Barback

The Reserve At Tamarack
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Supported restaurant marketing efforts by promoting upcoming events or specials to guests as appropriate.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
  • Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate dietary restrictions or special requests from customers, ensuring accurate meal preparation.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
  • Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and miscellaneous supplies for work stations to last throughout assigned shift.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
  • Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Diplomatically escorted patrons who were intoxicated off premises and arranged transport.
  • Developed rapport with regular patrons, fostering a sense of community within the establishment.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, runner station and to-go stations.
  • Advised customers about special offerings and menu items to help drive sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Gaming, Interactive Media & Mobile

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2026

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory Highschool
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019

Skills

  • Table Assignment Management
  • Promotional knowledge
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Event Coordination
  • Bar terminology
  • Suggestive Selling Techniques
  • Staff Training
  • Guest Engagement
  • Table preparation
  • Team Collaboration
  • High-volume dining
  • Reservation coordination
  • Server Support
  • Guest Seating
  • Item promotion
  • Upselling
  • Guest complaint resolution
  • Mobile Order Management
  • Event Planning Assistance
  • Table Assignment Coordination
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Food safety understanding
  • Table Bussing
  • Seating arrangements
  • Beverage Preparation

Music (guitar and piano), Photography, General learning with family in the evenings

I took piano lessons for three years, which I really enjoyed and feel like I am a rather decent player.


I took guitar lessons for a little over two years and afterwards pursued it on my own and taught myself from that point forward, I still practice to this day.


In high school I was in a Photography and intro to Photoshop course where I learned all the functions of my Camera and how to edit photos properly. I also ran the "media/news" club in which I was the lead anchor for our weekly news, commentator for all of our sporting events, and videographer for various projects including making commercials for local businesses.


In the evenings I like to take some general learning courses to further broaden my education and to spend time with my family.

Timeline

Host/Barback

The Reserve At Tamarack
11.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Gaming, Interactive Media & Mobile

Boise State University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory Highschool

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