Outgoing and detail-oriented professional with proven history of resourcefulness and reliability. Trained in POS software and customer service. Skilled with dedication to efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOSTESS
The Lakehouse Grille, The Common Man
Conversed with members and guests in
outgoing and friendly manner
Closed out podium at end of shift and
maintained order and organization
Helped FOH team members,
maintaining positive working
relationships
Escorted guests to proper tables or
offered open seating options in bar and
patio areas
Managed telephone and internet take-
out orders and coordinated hand-off for
delivery orders with third-party drivers
Engaged with guests to maximize
satisfaction with food and service
Communicated with tact and diplomacy
to resolve guest dissatisfaction
Monitored cleanliness of common areas
and dining rooms main
and
welcoming establishment
Laconia, NH 03246
MAKER/SALES ASSOCIATE
CANDY, Kellerhaus
Kept signage and merchandise displays organized and up-to-date, promoting visual presentation standards
Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
Liaised with management to communicate customer feedback and recommendations
Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities
Used product knowledge for handling objections
Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
Introduced promotions and sale opportunities, enticing customers
Promoted visual presentation standards by keeping store replenished
Alerted management to potential security issues, supporting loss prevention and reducing shrink
Built and established strong relationships with customers, enabling long-term partnerships.
Head of Herbs, Spices, and Bulk Foods
Sunflower Natural Foods
12.2022 - Current
Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Alleviated customer service needs with policy-appropriate solutions.
Curated and managed the collection of bulk foods, ad well as keeping others employees and customers informed as to what meets their needs.
PANTRY COOK
Fratellos Italian Ristorante
09.2019 - 04.2021
Demonstrated new cooking techniques
or equipment to staff
Utilized sanitary methods to handle,
prepare and serve food
Stocked, rotated and faced products
with attention to product quality and
expiration dates
Washed and peeled fruits and
vegetables to prepare for consumption
Stored food in designated containers
and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Prepared relishes and hors d'oeuvres
Removed trash and cleaned kitchen
garbage containers
Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware
into dishwashing machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laconia High School
Laconia, NH
05.2023
Skills
Cleaning and Sanitation
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Operate Cash Register
Enter Orders
Customer Preferences
Shift Management
Front of House Display Creation
Sales and Marketing
Educational Activities
Active Listening
Activity Planning
Guest Satisfaction
Reforestation Planning
Closing Procedures
Assembly and Production
Stocking and Inventorying
Cooking Equipment Setup
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
Recipe Interpretation
Daily Logs
Component Blending and Weighing
Recipe Modification
Equipment Operations
Product Location
Safety Verifications
Merchandising
Till Counting
Identification Checks
Certification
K-12 Heartsaver Certification
Additional Information
Awards & Honors , Saint Michael's Book Award. Teacher Prep Excellence Award High Honors with Distinction 10 Years of Dance Award; Frates Dancing Studio Otto G. Keller Award Presidents Award for Educational Excellence Top Three in the Ethical Dilemma Category of the Teacher Prep Competition High Honors with Distinction Honors High Honors Finalist in the 2020 Poetry Outloud Competition
Timeline
Head of Herbs, Spices, and Bulk Foods
Sunflower Natural Foods
12.2022 - Current
PANTRY COOK
Fratellos Italian Ristorante
09.2019 - 04.2021
HOSTESS
The Lakehouse Grille, The Common Man
MAKER/SALES ASSOCIATE
CANDY, Kellerhaus
High School Diploma -
Laconia High School
K-12 Heartsaver Certification
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