Ella Cornett
Brandon,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic food and beverage service professional with experience in guest engagement, service prioritization, and team collaboration. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness while assisting in training staff and optimizing service standards for an exceptional dining atmosphere.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Support
The Lodge Bar and Grill at Jacobson Plaza
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with menu recommendations, took orders, and served food.
- Crafted and served a variety of cocktails and alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area.
- Processed payments accurately.
- Participated in training new staff on service protocols and restaurant standards.
Football Operations Assistant
South Dakota State University Football
Brookings, SD
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in practice sessions and game-day operations.
- Contributed to the recruitment process by evaluating potential players and assisting with onboarding procedures.
- Filmed practices and games for film study purposes.
Host/Food Expeditor
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation and wait list system.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and presentation.
Host
Whiskey Creek® Wood Fire Grill
Brookings, SD
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area.
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation and wait list system.
- Provided menu information to guests, promoting daily specials effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD05-2027
Skills
- Customer Service
- Guest engagement
- Cleanliness standards
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- Service prioritization
- Team collaboration
Certification
Global Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish
Timeline
Service Support
The Lodge Bar and Grill at Jacobson Plaza
04.2025 - Current
Host/Food Expeditor
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
05.2024 - 09.2024
Host
Whiskey Creek® Wood Fire Grill
01.2024 - 04.2024
Football Operations Assistant
South Dakota State University Football
08.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Dakota