Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Kiet Ma and Natalie Black, adept in complex problem-solving and customer service. Demonstrated leadership in improving team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in data entry and fostering positive relationships, significantly enhancing organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Chili's Restaurant
Cypress, CA
01.2025 - Current
Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
Greeted customers and provided them with menus.
Cashier and Shift Lead
Kiet Ma
Stanton,Irvine, Long Beach , CA
05.2023 - 01.2025
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep the aisles and register area organized.
Adhered to all safety protocols to protect customers, employees, and company assets from theft or damage.
Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available for daily operations.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance, priorities, and provide feedback.
Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
Trained employees on cash drawer operations and customer service protocols to carry out assigned tasks.
Evaluated current processes, identified areas for improvement, and implemented solutions accordingly.
Processed payments by totaling purchases, processing checks, cash, credit cards, or automatic debits, and issuing change or receipts.
Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions, and building rapport.
Increased likelihood of repeat business by building friendly relationships with customers.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
Managed inventory levels and placed orders to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job duties.