EVA-MARIE LYNN PRUITT
New York
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Host, Server, Barback, Bartender
Cino
Honolulu, HI
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Mastered all front-of-house positions, including hosting, serving, bar backing, and bartending, demonstrating adaptability and a comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction in all roles.
- Made great connections with all guests.
- Managed seating arrangements efficiently as a host, optimizing restaurant flow.
- Delivered prompt and accurate food and beverage service as a server, building with customers.
- Supported bartenders by preparing garnishes, stocking ice, and maintaining bar cleanliness as a bar back.
- Crafted classic and signature cocktails as a bartender, adhering to recipes and maintaining quality.
- Handled cash and credit card transactions accurately, following established procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate wait times and special requests effectively.
- Implemented strategies for improving reservation systems and guest management processes.
- Developed procedures for handling customer inquiries, resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated special events, ensuring seamless execution of service for large groups.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and readiness, maintaining high operational standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
- Consistently upheld company standards and policies, contributing to a positive reputation for the establishment among guests and peers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings and daily specials to accurately inform guests about their options.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons to foster sense of community within establishment.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
- Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Assisted bartenders in preparing garnishes, glassware, and inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth bar operations during peak hours.
- Supported efficient service by restocking supplies and managing beverage orders.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Proactively communicated with bartenders and other staff members about low inventory or equipment issues, leading to timely resolution of potential problems.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Increased teamwork among staff members by proactively offering assistance whenever needed or requested from coworkers or supervisors.
- Ensured smooth bar operations by promptly cleaning glassware and utensils, allowing bartenders to focus on serving customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol laws and regulations by properly checking IDs prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Enhanced customer experience by engaging with patrons in a friendly and personable manner while assisting bartenders.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and portioning ingredients for mixed drinks.
- Supported event planning efforts for private parties held at the establishment, including setup and breakdown of events.
- Contributed to increased sales by effectively upselling menu items when appropriate.
- Enhanced bar efficiency by restocking all necessary bar supplies, including liquors, fruits, and ice, before and during service hours.
Hostess/Server
Moustos
Union City, TN
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
Babysitter
Jonathan and Sam Witherington
Sidonia, TN
11.2018 - 04.2023
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kapi’Olani Community College
Honolulu, HI12.2025
Skills
- Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
- Item Promotion
- Service Prioritization
- Safe Food Handling
- Table Setting
- Cash Handling
- Menu Knowledge
- Supply Restocking
- Food Running
- Check Payment Processing
- Beverage Preparation
- Menu Presentation
- Order Accuracy
- Food Safety Understanding
- High-Volume Dining
- Positive and Professional
- Food Station Setup
- Guest Engagement
- Dining Customer Service
- Menu Memorization
- Guest Seating
- Ordering Procedures
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Effective time management
- Multitasking proficiency
Timeline
Host, Server, Barback, Bartender
Cino
08.2024 - 12.2025
Hostess/Server
Moustos
03.2021 - 08.2023
Babysitter
Jonathan and Sam Witherington
11.2018 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kapi’Olani Community College