Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Hadley Pereur

Menlo Park,CA

Summary

Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service. Dependable hostess/expo successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Hostess/Expo

The Rustic House
Los Altos, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.

Host, Expo, Food Runner

Rossotti's Alpine Inn
Portola Valley, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with bar staff to complete alcoholic beverage orders for guests in dining areas.
  • Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
  • Refilled condiments on each table between guests or during slow periods.
  • Answered questions from restaurant patrons regarding menu items.
  • Sanitized tables and followed proper cleaning methods to avoid food borne illnesses.
  • Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
  • Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
  • Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.

Adminastrative Assistant

Alpine Strikers FC
Menlo Park, CA
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.

Orangetheory

Sales Associates
Redwood City, CA
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Education

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician

Foothill College, Los Altos, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
  • Covid Symptom Screening
  • Guest Flow
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Check Payment Processing
  • Kitchen Staff Coordination
  • Table Bussing
  • Front- and Back-Of-House Coordination
  • Front of House Management
  • Menu Memorization
  • Cooking Methods
  • Organizational Leadership Skills
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Safe Food Handling Practices

Timeline

Lead Hostess/Expo - The Rustic House
08.2022 - Current
Host, Expo, Food Runner - Rossotti's Alpine Inn
01.2022 - 08.2022
Orangetheory - Sales Associates
07.2020 - 03.2021
Adminastrative Assistant - Alpine Strikers FC
04.2020 - 09.2021
Foothill College - Associate of Science, Emergency Medical Technician
Hadley Pereur