GIANNA KASINETZ
Mount Laurel,New Jersey
Summary
Led fine dining guest services and coordinated lead host and food runner responsibilities to create welcoming, operationally supported environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Host and Food Runner
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.2025 - Current
- Welcomed and assisted guests, delivering polished, attentive service that enhanced their dining experience in a high-end fine dining environment.
- Trusted with increased responsibility as a Lead Host due to reliability, customer service skills, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Managed guest seating and table rotations, contributing to an organized and efficient front-of-house operation.
- Coordinated with servers, managers, food runners, and team members during busy service periods, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Delivered food orders promptly to tables, ensuring accuracy and quality. efficiently and accurately while maintaining presentation and service standards.
- Prepared the restaurant for service by organizing supplies and cleaning the front-of-house. and closing responsibilities and maintain a clean, organized front-of-house environment.
- Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers while remaining calm and professional during high-volume shifts.
- Provided assistance to coworkers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations. and restaurant operations during busy shifts.
Childcare Provider
Private Family
Mount Laurel, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained a safe, organized, and positive environment while caring for children.
- Ensured safety and organization in children's environment, fostering a positive atmosphere for learning and play.
- Provided dependable childcare and supervision for a family over an extended period.
- Developed and led age-appropriate games and learning activities, promoting physical and cognitive development through engaging play.
- Updated parents on schedules and routines, facilitating open communication about children's needs and daily experiences.
- Demonstrated patience, responsibility, flexibility, and strong judgment while working independently.
- Built a trusted relationship with the family through consistent and dependable care.
Childcare Assistant
Little Darlings
Mount Laurel, NJ
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised children throughout day, ensuring safety and support for positive development.
- Facilitated meals, activities, and classroom routines to promote engagement and learning.
- Assisted with meals, activities, classroom routines, and general childcare responsibilities.
- Administered first aid and addressed children's needs promptly to ensure well-being.
- Maintained clean and organized classrooms, tables, bathrooms, and children's areas.
Host
Two Mile Crab House
Wildwood Crest, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Greeted and seated guests while providing friendly and professional customer service.
- Coordinated table rotations and assigned servers in restaurant's computer system to optimize guest seating.
- Answered guest inquiries and ensured organized front-of-house environment to enhance customer experience.
- Cleaned and prepared menus and dining areas.
- Operated effectively in high-volume seasonal restaurant to support smooth service during peak hours.
- Performed tasks efficiently in high-pressure environments. in a busy seasonal restaurant environment.
Lifeguard
Sun Retreats
Cape May, NJ
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored pool and lake areas, ensuring guest safety and enforcing facility rules to create a secure environment.
- Responded to emergencies and administered first aid.
- Communicated safety rules clearly and professionally with guests.
- Communicated safety rules effectively to guests, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.
- Maintained vigilance and responsibility while working independently, prioritizing safety in a high-stakes environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lenape High School
Medford, NJSkills
- Fine dining
- Front-of-House Operations
- Customer service
- Food service
- Guest Safety
- Service Problem-Solving
- Working Under Pressure
- Time management
Timeline
Lead Host and Food Runner
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
06.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Private Family
01.2023 - 01.2025
Childcare Assistant
Little Darlings
10.2022 - 04.2023
Host
Two Mile Crab House
04.2021 - 09.2021
Lifeguard
Sun Retreats
07.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Lenape High School