Restaurant Hostess
Angelo's NorthWood Villa Greek Restaurant
Erie, MI
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
- Maintained customer satisfaction and increased drink sales by directing customers to bar area while waiting for tables.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Prepared artistic menu boards highlighting current specials and promotions using eye-catching decorative techniques.
- Reported concerns about intoxicated guests to management to contribute to safe and welcoming environments for patrons.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Planned and executed 250-guest parties by organizing menus, spaces and special requests.