Daryn Santucci
Memphis,TN
Summary
Ambitious and dedicated professional with a proven track record of completing tasks accurately under pressure. Reliable and punctual, consistently meeting deadlines while managing competing demands. Strong team player, contributing positively to group dynamics and overall productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Expeditor
Bardog
08.2025 - Current
- Achieved timely food delivery from kitchen to dining area, ensuring customer satisfaction levels remained high.
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Conducted training for new staff on food expediting processes and safety protocols, enhancing collaboration.
- Maintained dish quality checks before service to uphold presentation standards and fulfill customer expectations.
- Elevated junior expeditor performance through mentorship focused on skill development.
- Improved order accuracy via effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Supported kitchen staff during busy service periods to ensure rapid turnaround times while maintaining quality.
- Contributed significantly to restaurant success by assisting colleagues during peak hours.
Restaurant Hostess
Slider Inn
04.2022 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, optimizing dining experience and satisfaction.
- Trained new hostesses on seating protocols and service standards for consistency.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service flow during peak hours.
- Monitored cleanliness of dining area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Addressed guest inquiries and concerns, fostering hospitality and loyalty.
- Maintained organized waitlist during busy periods for efficient guest seating.
- Handled high-pressure situations while managing multiple tasks with composure.
Food Expeditor
Slider Inn
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated timely food delivery from kitchen to dining area, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to improve operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on food expediting processes and safety protocols, promoting collaboration.
- Monitored dish quality before service to uphold presentation standards and meet customer expectations.
- Provided mentorship to junior expeditors, enhancing team performance through skill development.
- Increased order accuracy by facilitating effective communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Supported kitchen staff during high-volume periods, enabling faster turnaround times without compromising quality.
- Assisted team members during peak service hours to contribute to overall restaurant success.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Clinical Technician
Specialty Care
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered logistical and technical support for laparoscopic surgeries.
- Set up, troubleshot, and maintained minimally invasive equipment, including video systems, during all phases of surgery.
- Understood functionality and connectivity of video components to expedite troubleshooting.
- Assisted physicians and clinical staff to meet preferences and operational needs.
- Completed paper case documentation forms accurately and promptly.
- Ensured sterilization and availability of instruments and peel-packed items before procedures.
- Cleaned equipment and instruments post-case, preparing them for subsequent surgeries.
- Disposed of all refuse in compliance with health regulations.
Health Screener
Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Welcomed all visitors, patients, and staff with a friendly demeanor upon entry.
- Implemented temperature checks to ensure entrants remained within standard health parameters.
- Asked screening questions regarding recent illness exposure prior to facility access.
- Distributed Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) while wearing appropriate gear.
- Adhered to protocols when handling individuals with elevated temperatures or illness exposure.
- Supervised entry process to enforce social distancing as per posted regulations.
Patient Dining Associate
Morrison Healthcare
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Accurately relayed customer orders to kitchen staff for efficient meal preparation.
- Guided patients in selecting menu options that adhered to dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with caregivers and culinary team to provide suitable menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, cultural preferences, or specific inquiries.
- Managed tray tickets and assembled meals according to each patient's selection promptly.
- Retrieved meal trays from patient rooms at designated times to ensure timely service.
- Assisted dietitians in monitoring patients on liquid diets or those with restricted calorie intake.
Hostess
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill And Bar
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Assigned guests to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation and offered menus
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service
- Supported servers with keeping dining area ready for every guest
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms every hour to keep spotless
- Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food
- Cleaned seating area and checked restrooms every hour
- Cleaned seating area and checked restrooms every hour
Service Champion
Taco Bell
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers, input food and drink orders into system, documented special requests and processed payments
- Maintained counter areas in neat and clean fashion
- Restocked condiments, utensils and napkins, removed trash and cleaned drink dispensers
Office Clerk
Medic Transportation
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted with administrative tasks for transportation company with fleet comprised of over 200 vehicles
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Assisted team members with special projects by coordinating records and resources to meet expected requirements
Volunteer
Coliseum Coalition
10.2015 - 10.2015
- Participated in numerous events (fundraisers, festivals, parades) in promotion of re-opening the Mid-South Coliseum
- Assisted with selling merchandise and processing donations via Square
- Set up tables, chairs and signage (and other tasks as assigned) at Roundhouse Revival events
- This summer, became a youth advisor to the board of directors
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr College Prep
Memphis, Tennessee05.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling and register operation
- Payment processing
- MS Office proficient
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Data Entry
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Service-Oriented
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Inventory Assessment
Additional Information
I have studied dance for 7 years, played viola in school orchestra for 5 years, and participated in summer theatre for 4 years. These experiences taught me how to manage my time, the importance of preparation and practice, and the benefit of teamwork.
Timeline
Food Expeditor
Bardog
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Slider Inn
04.2022 - Current
Food Expeditor
Slider Inn
04.2022 - Current
Minimally Invasive Surgical Clinical Technician
Specialty Care
07.2021 - 02.2022
Health Screener
Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2021
Hostess
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill And Bar
10.2019 - 01.2020
Service Champion
Taco Bell
08.2019 - 10.2019
Patient Dining Associate
Morrison Healthcare
05.2019 - 04.2020
Office Clerk
Medic Transportation
07.2018 - 08.2018
Volunteer
Coliseum Coalition
10.2015 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr College Prep
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