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Ellie Bardwell

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Diligent Hostess with several years of career work within fine dining establishments. Knowledgeable about strategies for handling all party sizes while supporting customer satisfaction goals. Open communicator and skilled planner with excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Good Food Restaurants
Lima, OH
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

Banquet Server

Fort Wayne Country Club
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.

Education

Business

Penn State
State College, PA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Homestead High School
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2021

Skills

  • High-Volume Dining
  • Guest Greeting and Seating
  • Front- and Back-Of-House Coordination
  • Team Player
  • Warm and Welcoming
  • Large Party Preparation
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Table Bussing
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Active Listening and Communication

Timeline

Hostess

Good Food Restaurants
01.2022 - 05.2022

Banquet Server

Fort Wayne Country Club
05.2021 - 12.2021

Business

Penn State

High School Diploma -

Homestead High School