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Jana Kostenko

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Hospitality professional with 10 years of experience, primarily in Europe, including extensive work in Italy. Skilled server with strong wine knowledge and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences. Fluent in multiple languages, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with diverse guests. Recognized for being easygoing, approachable, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Runner/Expo Runner

Cafe Bastille
07.2025 - Current
  • Making sure that the dishes coming out of the kitchen are perfectly decorated, plates are clean and up to the restaurants standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of menu items.
  • Communicating guests allergies to the kitchen and minimizing cross contamination by sanitizing the surfaces, changing gloves, etc,.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area for optimal guest experience.
  • Assisted in training new food runners on service standards and procedures.
  • work as a team player.

Co-owner

Hostaria Pettirosso - Fish Restaurant
02.2020 - Current
  • Connected with local vendors for specialty ingredients

Restaurant Hostess

Cafe Bastille
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Greeted and seated guests promptly to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Managed reservation systems, optimizing table turnover and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on customer service standards and efficient seating arrangements.
  • Collaborated with kitchen and waitstaff to enhance dining experience for patrons.

Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse

Askaneli Restaurant
01.2025 - 05.2025

Taking guest's orders

Providing helpful recommendations

Explain the extensive Georgian and Ukrainian menu

Execute cash and credit transactions

Knowledge of POS Toast system


Co-owner and waitress

Buca di Bacco - Wine bar
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Preparation of Food and Charcuterie boards
  • Take orders for wine and food
  • Explain the different type of wine and the Italian delicacies
  • Menage orders from suppliers
  • Manage employees
  • Manage paychecks and payments of suppliers and bills

Co-owner and Barista

Uniud Bar - Coffee and Snack
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Preparation of Snack and Food
  • Coffee making and serving
  • Management of orders and deliveries from suppliers
  • Management of Employees
  • Executed cash and credit transactions

Waitress

Ristorante Grivo
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Prepared tables daily, ensuring a seamless service experience
  • Managed guest arrivals and seating
  • Explain the Menu thoroughly and in details as well as the wine list and take the table orders
  • Manage the communication from clients to kitchen and viceversa
  • Serve and take care of guests with a positive and friendly attitude

Education

High school Diploma -

Chaminade Madonna
Hollywood, FL
05.2012

Skills

  • Speak perfectly: English, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian and Dutch
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Superior knowledge of variety of Wines and Italian foods
  • Very organized and clean
  • Very good with team work and natural leader
  • Skilled in upselling techniques to maximize revenue and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Experienced in making Coffee and variety of hot drinks and using Italian style coffee making machine
  • Expert in preparing classic cocktails with exceptional skill and attention to detail
  • Very fast learner and able to adapt to various situations

Timeline

Food Runner/Expo Runner

Cafe Bastille
07.2025 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Cafe Bastille
02.2025 - 06.2025

Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse

Askaneli Restaurant
01.2025 - 05.2025

Co-owner

Hostaria Pettirosso - Fish Restaurant
02.2020 - Current

Co-owner and waitress

Buca di Bacco - Wine bar
02.2020 - 06.2023

Co-owner and Barista

Uniud Bar - Coffee and Snack
12.2017 - 02.2020

Waitress

Ristorante Grivo
06.2015 - 07.2018

High school Diploma -

Chaminade Madonna