Kate "Bat" McCarty
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
College junior with 7 years of experience working in restaurants and other food industries. Has a big and inviting personality, and is committed to encouraging business, working with a team as a devoted member, and creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for customers, coworkers and other business members.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Court Employee
Garbanzo at Lory Student Center, CSU
Fort Collins, CO
10.2023 - Current
- still employed at this establishment during the Fall and Spring semesters at CSU whenever classes are in session.
- most often will serve food to line of customers at front of house, and work the register. Aside from this, works around establishment stocking, completing grubhub orders, washing dishes, sweeping, taking out trash/recycling, and preparing toppings.
Server and Deliverer
Yama Fuji II
Riverside, RI
2018 - Current
- despite no longer working regularly at this establishment due to residency in Colorado, will occasionally pick up shifts when in state.
- formed genuine connections with owner, staff and customers, learned how to work computer system in terms of placing orders both in person and via telephone, enhanced hospitality skills, and improved ability to be attentive to serving tables timely and accurately.
- after work was put on hold due to COVID-19, returned to Yama Fuji II as delivery driver and continued work in takeout services, completing duties including checking orders and addresses for accuracy before departing, obeying traffic laws while driving, and delivering orders in timely, fair, and organized manner while being mindful of covid safety precautions.
Sever, Bus Person/Food Runner, and Hostess
Benjamin's Restaurant And Raw Bar
Newport, RI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- ceased employment at end of summer 2022 to resume residency in Colorado as full-time student at CSU.
- as server, adopted skills such as; accommodating/serving guests in timely manner, engaging with clients in friendly and professional ways, and communicating effectively with other staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
- during bussing/food running shifts, fulfilled duties like; keeping vacant tables clean, cleared off, and ready for guests, consistently clearing plates and refilling drinks when necessary, and checking orders for quality and accuracy before delivering them to customers in an appropriate time frame.
- while stepping in as hostess, completed tasks including; logging reservations in consideration of customer requests, staff availability, and time sensitivity, taking reservations online and via telephone, and keeping dining areas, employee stations, and bathrooms stocked, clean, and organized.
Restaurant Hostess and Food Runner
Bristol Oyster Bar
Bristol, RI
2020 - 2021
- left this establishment due to higher paying job opportunity at Benjamin's Raw Bar as server.
- demonstrated professionalism as hostess in attire and ability to commit to customer satisfaction, scheduling, and teamwork with other staff members to ensure dinner shifts went smoothly. Mastered use of OpenTable, and executed covid safety precautions when seating people by organizing parties at safe distances, checking temperatures of each guest before entering establishment, wearing mask and checking that guests were masked, and by moving/organizing plastic barriers between bar seats to keep customers and staff members safe from potential exposure.
- as food runner, was adamant about getting food and drinks to tables as soon as each order was up, and exercised ability to deliver dishes without disturbing presentation of the dish/beverage.
- responsibilities at Bristol Oyster Bar progressed quickly while beginning to take food running shifts in addition to hostess position. As both a hostess and food runner, was sure to stock, organize, and clean dining rooms, staff areas, and bathrooms before, during, and after shifts.
Education
Junior - Music (B.M.) / Music Therapy (Pre)
Colorado State University
true05-2026
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Barrington, RI06-2021
Skills
- Restaurant industry expertise
- Serving
- Bussing
- Hospitality
- Hostessing
- Take-Out service
- Answering phone
- Working a cash register
- Opening/closing a restaurant
- Customer Engagement
- Complaint Handling
- Order Accuracy
- Food presentation
- Restocking supplies
- Strong Work Ethic
- Excellent customer service
- Time Management
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Effective problem solving
- Cleaning procedures
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
- Professional Appearance
- Menu knowledge
- Workplace Safety
- Interpersonal Relations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food Court Employee
Garbanzo at Lory Student Center, CSU
10.2023 - Current
Sever, Bus Person/Food Runner, and Hostess
Benjamin's Restaurant And Raw Bar
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server and Deliverer
Yama Fuji II
2018 - Current
Restaurant Hostess and Food Runner
Bristol Oyster Bar
2020 - 2021
Junior - Music (B.M.) / Music Therapy (Pre)
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
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