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Joyce Pye

Joyce Pye

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Cheerful Hostess knowledgeable about greeting, seating and guiding guests to tables at busy restaurant. Skilled at scheduling dining reservations and addressing guest requests and complaints. Energetic and punctual individual committed to highest quality of service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Host

Sam’s Town Casino
Shreveport , Louisiana
04.2015 - 04.2024

Handling of money,overseeing employees to make sure the customers are waited on in a friendly and timely manner and ensuring that they will receive an unforgettable experience I also did end of shift paperwork, kept inventory of products,and ordered items that were needed, helped mgr with other job related issues

  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Trained new hosts on company policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
  • Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
  • Took beverage orders and served drinks during peak meal times.
  • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Informed patrons of establishment specials and promotions.
  • Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
  • Received and recorded patrons' dining reservations.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere by engaging customers in conversation throughout their visit.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Informed patrons of specialties and features.
  • Directed patrons to lounges and waiting areas.
  • Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
  • Performed walk-throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Lead Custodian

LSU Health Science Center
Shreveport, Louisiana
12.2009 - 04.2015
  • Maintained inventory of custodial equipment and materials; ordered additional supplies as needed.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
  • Created reports outlining job performance metrics for each member of the custodial team.

Customer Service Cashier

Circle K
Shreveport, LA
05.2003 - 06.2011
  • Adhered to company policies concerning returns, exchanges, and refunds, including proper documentation completion.
  • Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.

Cashier Team Lead

Popeyes Chicken
Shreveport, LA
02.1995 - 02.2008
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.

Education

High School Diploma -

CE Byrd
Shreveport, LA
05-1990

Skills

  • POS system operation
  • Food safety compliance
  • Dining room management
  • Brand representation
  • Strong leadership
  • Task delegation
  • Alcohol serving regulations

Timeline

Lead Host

Sam’s Town Casino
04.2015 - 04.2024

Lead Custodian

LSU Health Science Center
12.2009 - 04.2015

Customer Service Cashier

Circle K
05.2003 - 06.2011

Cashier Team Lead

Popeyes Chicken
02.1995 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

CE Byrd
Joyce Pye