Ella Hall
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and personable professional skilled in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests. Strong communication abilities, combined with proven expertise in efficiently managing reservations, addressing customer challenges, and optimizing seating arrangements, contribute to seamless operations. Committed to enhancing guest experiences through attentive service and proactive problem-solving. A results-oriented approach ensures every interaction leaves a lasting positive impression.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
55 South Restaurant
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Greeted and welcomed guests, ensuring a positive first impression of dining experience.
- Managed reservation system, coordinating seating arrangements for optimal flow.
- Communicated wait times to guests, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Provided support to servers and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation during peak hours.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Education
High School -
Franklin High School
Franklin, TN05.2026
Skills
- Skilled in working with people
- Coordinating tasks
- Judgment and decision making
- Complex Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Member of Franklin Girls Cotillion
- Field Hockey Team Member (school and club) (9th-12th grade) and Team Captain for both JV and Varsity
- Model United Nations Delegate (10th-11th grade) and an officer (12th grade)
- Leo's Club member
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
55 South Restaurant
08.2023 - 04.2025
High School -
Franklin High School
School Activities
- Franklin High School Field Hockey 2022-2026
- Was the team captain for JV and Varsity
- Was able to help spread the sport and get over 50 new people to join
- Model United Nations 2023-2025
- In my first year, I represented the United States of America and won an award for my resolution.
- In my Second year, I got into the Department of Global Communications by writing an essay. During this time, I got voted into an officer position for the 2025 Conference as Head of Videography.
- In my Third/Senior year, I was an officer in the Department of Global Communications (Head of Videography).
- Franklin Girls Cotillion (FGC) 2024-2026
- Founding member of a club that raises awareness and money for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis through volunteering with/for other organizations who also focus on illness in children
Job
- 2023-2025
- Worked as a hostess for a restaurant named 55 South for 1.5 years
- Got promoted to work at another restaurant (owned by the same owner) named Cork and Cow
- Received two raises
Awards
Received the “Outstanding Resolution” Award in my first year doing Model United Nations for representing the U.S.A, Chosen to be the team captain by both of my coaches for Field Hockey, Voted and selected by my peers and current officers into an officer/head position at Model United Nations for the 2025 conference, Received AP Scholar with Distinction award from College Board for my scores of 4 or higher on all exams I have taken