Elyse Sheek

I began my tenure at Venita Rhea’s as a hostess and was promoted to waitress within a month. This fast-paced, high-volume restaurant operates at an intense level of service, and I’ve consistently risen to the challenge with reliability, stamina, and precision—all while keeping a smile on my face and charm in my delivery.

• Known for turning regulars into loyal fans—one customer shared:
  “Our server, Elyse Trail Blazer, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about her job. She made sure we had everything we needed and consistently went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable.”
• Seat guests and manage front-of-house flow with efficiency, ensuring rapid turnover without compromising warmth or hospitality
• Take and deliver orders with speed and accuracy, while engaging guests with genuine enthusiasm and friendly conversation
• Handle all cashier duties, including complex transactions, discounts, and register balancing, with accuracy and professionalism
• Assist with food prep and maintain seamless communication with kitchen staff to keep service sharp and on time
• Perform rigorous daily cleaning tasks across FOH and BOH, including guest areas, server stations, and restrooms
• Lead monthly deep-cleaning operations to uphold spotless health and safety standards
• Recognized by peers and management for staying upbeat, unflustered, and guest-focused even during the busiest shifts

• After a fire shut down the restaurant where I had worked since I was 15, I faced the challenge of finding a job outside the restaurant industry
• Despite two months of unsuccessful searches for a new restaurant role due to slow business, I discovered an opportunity in an office setting
• Though initially uncertain about transitioning to this new environment, I quickly adapted and thrived
• This role has allowed me to continue my passion for helping customers and building personal relationships while expanding my professional skills and confidence as a member of the workforce
• Lead Management: Sourced and tracked potential leads while ensuring effective customer engagement
• Once a business connection was established, I supported customers throughout the project, guiding them through each stage to ensure a smooth and successful experience
• Secretarial & Executive Support: Served as the primary point of contact for in-person visitors, warmly greeting and guiding customers to ensure a smooth and efficient visit
• Provided direct support to the boss by managing packages, making calls, sending emails, and completing various special tasks
• Acted as an informal assistant, facilitating office operations and supporting executive needs
• Administration: Assisted in communication between project managers, estimators, installers, property owners, vendors, and PG&E
• Managed invoicing and performed other administrative tasks to support overall office efficiency
• Concluding Processes: Created, organized, and managed warranty files; processed invoices and payments; and reached out to clients for feedback and reviews to ensure all aspects of the customer experience were addressed
• Marketing & Branding: Contributed to the company's re-branding efforts by designing new shirts, assembling pamphlets, assisting in developing the company slogan, and collecting customer input to align the brand with client needs and key demographics
• Employment Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)