Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.
Attend to guest’s needs in a timely manner, ensuring satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
Assisted in menu recommendations, enhancing guest satisfaction and repeat business while demonstrating knowledge and answering questions regarding food ingredients and preparation methods.
Managed orders and communication between kitchen and dining area efficiently.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to meet health standards.
Processed payments accurately, ensuring swift transaction completion for guests.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
Adapted quickly to changing environments, demonstrating flexibility in service style.
Trained new staff on restaurant procedures and customer service best practices.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Restaurant Hostess
Kaizen Sushi Bar and Grill
08.2015 - Current
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
Provided assistance to servers as needed.
Monitored dining area for cleanliness, addressing issues proactively to maintain hygiene standards.
Handled guest inquiries and complaints professionally, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Restaurant Floor Manager
Kaizen Sushi Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 10.2022
Managed daily operations of the restaurant floor, ensuring smooth service flow and optimal guest experiences.
Resolved guest complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
Assigned tasks to staff members, monitored performance, and provided feedback to team members.
Daycare Assistant
Bumble Bee Daycare
Supported children’s learning and development through engaging hands-on experiments, educational activities, nursery rhymes and interactive read-alouds.
Assisted with creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for young children.
Supervised children and helped ensure their safety, well-being and daily needs were met.
Encouraged participation, curiosity, creativity and positive social interactions.
Assisted owner with classroom activities, routines and maintaining an organized learning environment.
Built positive relationships with children through patience, encouragement and attentive care.
Internship
Burgess Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Supported teachers with daily classroom activities and students needs
Observed students' behavior, interactions and learning styles to gain insight into individual needs
Observed student evaluations and assessments
Provided one-to-one academic and behavioral support to students with Individual Education Plane (IEPs)
Worked closely with teachers to support students' educational goals and classroom success
Developed experience working with students with diverse learning needs in an educational setting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
05-2022
Skills
Dedicated, responsible and hardworking
Strong ability to prioritize and manage competing responsibilities
Highly organized with attention to detail
Highly effective communicator
Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills