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Education
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GABRIELLE LEWIS

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

I am a dependable employee that is always seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. I am able to maintain an organized and safe environment for myself and others around me in a professional and educational setting. I am great with making conversation and keeping customers happy and entertained. I am graduated student now in culinary school with the expectation of running a business or becoming a private chef in the future.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hostess

Persian Room Fine Dining
03.2025 - Current
  • Attentively took calls to make to-go orders or handle reservations
  • Delivered fast and friendly service to handle questions and concerns and service complaints
  • Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgement
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative atmosphere
  • Packed and double checked to-go orders for customers
  • Worked with kitchen to resolve issues in any order mess-ups
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Packed basil and onion or other various desserts
  • Keeping the host stand cleanly
  • Closing duties such as but not limited to: Counting the money, cleaning every menu inside and out, wiping down phones and screens, turning off lights and fountains, locking the doors, taking out trash, restocking many items, and making sure servers are taken care of
  • Managed reservation system, coordinating seating arrangements for efficient table turnover.
  • Assisted servers during peak times, facilitating timely service and communication between kitchen and dining area.
  • Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism, enhancing overall restaurant reputation.
  • Trained new host staff on procedures and customer service standards, improving team performance.

Team Member

Rihanas Pizza and Wings
08.2024 - Current
  • Making pizzas, garlic knots, wings, pasta, and salads
  • Positively collaborating with customers over the phone and in person
  • Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace.
  • Positively collaborating with peers and superiors to maintain a supportive and reliable atmosphere
  • Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
  • Navigating through problems such as mixed-up orders, equipment breaking, and unhappy customers

Hostess

Half Moon Sports Grill
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to create welcoming environment, fostering repeat visits from customers.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • 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.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.

Education

Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Colorado City, CO
10-2026

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Empathy to Others
  • Patience and Compassion
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Customer service
  • Phone etiquette
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Certification

Food Handlers Certificate

Timeline

Hostess

Persian Room Fine Dining
03.2025 - Current

Hostess

Half Moon Sports Grill
03.2025 - 05.2025

Team Member

Rihanas Pizza and Wings
08.2024 - Current

Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts