Kadence Howat
Hiram
Summary
Efficient, friendly and dedicated Hostess with a proven track record at Taki Japanese Steakhouse, excelling in customer service and effective multitasking. Recognized for enhancing guest experiences through warm greetings and efficient reservation coordination, while training new staff to uphold high service standards. Skilled in managing high-volume dining environments with patience and empathy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Taki Japanese Steakhouse
Hiram
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly presence throughout their dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, helping servers and sometimes even bussing and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations by phone and tablet, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Education
High School - chorus, AP classes
Hiram High School
Hiram, GA06.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective multitasking
- Patience and empathy
- Phone etiquette
- Greeting guests
- Interactive communication skills
- Table bussing
- Special requests handling
- Seating arrangements
- Guest seating
- High volume dining
- Table assignment
- Reservation coordination
Timeline
Hostess
Taki Japanese Steakhouse
11.2023 - 06.2025
High School - chorus, AP classes
Hiram High School