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Grace Bennett

Tampa,FL

Summary

High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Difebos Italian Restaurant
Bethany Beach, Delaware
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced Italian dining environment.
  • Took guest orders and communicated special requests to the kitchen staff.
  • Served food and beverages efficiently while ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.

Server

Skipjack's
Balitmore, Maryland
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service to enhance dining experience.
  • Took and processed food and beverage orders accurately.
  • Prepared and served beverages according to restaurant standards.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Restaurant Hostess

Skipjack's
Baltimore, MD
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Greeted and welcomed guests as they arrived at the restaurant.
  • Managed reservations and organized seating arrangements efficiently.
  • Provided menus and informed guests of daily specials promptly.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.

Team Leader

Ritas
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
  • Coordinated schedules to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours.
  • Served ice cream and desserts to customers in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
  • Closed shop by cleaning workstations, restocking shelves with supplies, emptying trash cans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Mercy Highschool
Baltimore
05-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Tableside etiquette
  • Menu item recommendation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

Server

Difebos Italian Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2025

Server

Skipjack's
05.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Hostess

Skipjack's
10.2021 - 08.2022

Team Leader

Ritas
03.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

The University of Tampa

High School Diploma -

Mercy Highschool