I have worked in many restaurants and I’m wanting to get out of the restaurant industry. It was a great experience and I think everyone needs to work restaurant at least one time in their life just to see how hard it is.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2023 - 10.2023
Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Host
Sports Page Restaurant Bar And Grille
01.2022 - 01.2023
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Gate Guard
Swim Club Management
06.2021 - 09.2021
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Kept check-in area clean and neat at all times.
Checked credentials and identifying paperwork for all incoming employees and visitors.