Karidiatou Traore
Hampton,GA
Summary
Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workload.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Texas Roadhouse
Mcdonough, GA
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing.
- Greeted customers promptly and courteously upon their arrival to the restaurant.
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up dining areas, restocking supplies, checking restrooms for cleanliness.
- Greeted patrons and coordinated table assignments to meet party preferences and requests.
- Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas.
- Organized reservations for large parties and special events in accordance with company policies.
- Assigned seating arrangements according to guest requests whenever possible.
- Responded quickly and effectively to customer complaints or concerns in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns.
- Managed reservations and organized seating charts effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the entrance area.
- Collaborated with servers to facilitate smooth dining experiences.
Restaurant Hostess
Cheddars
Mcdonough, GA
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing.
- Greeted customers promptly and courteously upon their arrival to the restaurant.
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
- Greeted patrons and coordinated table assignments to meet party preferences and requests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up dining areas, restocking supplies, checking restrooms for cleanliness.
- Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas.
Cashier
Cowboy Chicken
Mcdonough, GA
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning.
Education
Psychology
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Strong multitasking
- Judgment and decision making
- Greeting guests
- Active learning
- Relationship building
- Waitlist management
- Front-of-house display creation
- Assertiveness
- High-volume phone answering
Affiliations
- Student Government
- Hampton Ladies
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Texas Roadhouse
11.2024 - 05.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Cheddars
08.2024 - 10.2024
Cashier
Cowboy Chicken
05.2024 - 05.2024
Psychology
The University of Tampa