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Jaidan “Blue” Leary

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic, driven, and upbeat hospitality professional with strong interpersonal skills, adept at managing reservations and enhancing guest experiences at multiple locations across the city. Proven ability to efficiently handle high-volume service while maintaining fine dining etiquette and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Host/Support Staff Member

Dizengoff
05.2024 - Current
  • Manage reservations; up to 200 covers nightly
  • Answer all phone calls and customer queries with professional phone etiquette
  • Provided timely food delivery for all tables
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Prep and bus tables for coursed meals
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests

Server

P´unk Burger
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Greet all guests with welcoming, positive attitude
  • Accurately record each order in POS system
  • Handle cash transactions and register
  • Clean dishes, floors, tables, bathrooms, and machinery
  • Efficiently communicate and support back of house

Server/Host

Las Cazuelas
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Answered all phone calls, managed reservations and takeout orders
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Serve large parties of up to 30 guests
  • Consistently maintain a polished dining area

Education

High School Diploma -

El Centro De Estudiantes
Philadelphia, PA
06-2023

Skills

  • RAMP certification
  • POS systems (Toast, Clover)
  • Reservation systems (Resy, Opentable, Tock)
  • Menu management/memorization
  • Fine dining etiquette
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Food safety practices
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict de-escalation

Timeline

Host/Support Staff Member

Dizengoff
05.2024 - Current

Server

P´unk Burger
10.2023 - 03.2024

Server/Host

Las Cazuelas
09.2021 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

El Centro De Estudiantes
Jaidan “Blue” Leary