Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Seffner, FL
07.2022 - Current
Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
Prepared artistic menu boards highlighting current specials and promotions using eye-catching decorative techniques.
Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers.
Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
Food Expeditor
Dukes Brewhouse
Plant City, FL
07.2021 - 04.2022
Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
Oversaw kitchen operations and altered workflows to improve preparation tempo of menu offerings.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
To-Go Specialist & Hotess
Chili's Bar And Grill
Plant City, FL
09.2020 - 06.2021
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Prepared, presented and maintained appropriate stock levels to promote product availability to customers.
Monitored customer lines at POS and opened additional registers to expedite sale process.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.