Devan Rainey
Warren,Maine
Summary
Cheerful Hostess knowledgeable about greeting, seating and guiding guests to tables at busy restaurant. Skilled at scheduling dining reservations and addressing guest requests and complaints. Energetic and punctual individual committed to highest quality of service. Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workload. Positive and upbeat professional makes guests feel welcome while balancing diverse business requirements. Knowledgeable about server loads, kitchen output and customer preferences. Successful in maintaining productivity and calm in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Rustica Cucina Italiana
Rockland , ME
2023.11 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
Warren , ME
2019.06 - Current
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
Dishwasher
Thomaston Cafe
Thomaston , Maine
2022.06 - 2023.12
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Followed proper procedures to clean large and unwieldy kitchen supplies.
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
Dishwasher
Hills Seafood
Rockland , ME
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre Vet
University of Maine
Orono, ME2028-05
High School Diploma -
Medomak Valley High School
Waldoboro, ME2024-06
Skills
- Table setting arrangements
- Food inspection
- Menu Memorization
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Reservation coordination
- Wine Pairings
- Conflict Resolution
- Reservations Coordination
- Server Support
- Social Perceptiveness
- Greeting guests
Affiliations
- Played Soccer in Highschool
- Love animals
- In the honors college at UMO
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Rustica Cucina Italiana
2023.11 - Current
Dishwasher
Thomaston Cafe
2022.06 - 2023.12
Dishwasher
Hills Seafood
2022.03 - 2022.06
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
2019.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pre Vet
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Medomak Valley High School
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