Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Webers Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
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.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
Barista
Biggby Coffee
10.2022 - 03.2023
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Barista Shift Lead
Biggby Coffee
05.2022 - 08.2022
Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
Student Food Service Assistant
RHS MSU
10.2021 - 02.2022
Assisted with mealtimes by plating food when working serving line.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and washed food prep tools, utensils and equipment.
Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2024
Skills
Guest Inquiries
Menu Memorization
Phone Inquiries
Check Payment Processing
Timeline
Hostess
Webers Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Barista
Biggby Coffee
10.2022 - 03.2023
Barista Shift Lead
Biggby Coffee
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Food Service Assistant
RHS MSU
10.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
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