Kate "Bat" McCarty
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
College student 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
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Morningstar Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
- Managed multi-tasking in fast-paced environment, maintaining efficiency during peak hours.
- Made personal connections with residents, establishing professional yet personable relationships with customers to ensure peak satisfaction through familiarity and friendliness
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize food preparation and delivery processes.
Server and Deliverer
Yama Fuji II
2018 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Ensured accurate cash handling and processed transactions swiftly, contributing to restaurant's financial accuracy.
Sever, Bus Person/Food Runner, and Hostess
Benjamin's Restaurant And Raw Bar
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Ceased employment to resume residency in Colorado as full-time student at CSU.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements.
Restaurant Hostess and Food Runner
Bristol Oyster Bar
2020 - 2021
- Through use of OpenTable, developed seating charts to maximize occupancy while balancing comfort and accessibility.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Education
5th Year - Music (B.M.) / Music Therapy (Pre)
Colorado State University
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
06-2021
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Excellent customer service
- Time Management
- Effective problem solving
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
- Professional Appearance
- Interpersonal Relations
- Serving
- Bussing
- Hostessing
- Take-Out service
- Answering phone
- Working a cash register
- Cleaning
- Opening/closing a restaurant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Morningstar Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
Sever, Bus Person/Food Runner, and Hostess
Benjamin's Restaurant And Raw Bar
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Server and Deliverer
Yama Fuji II
2018 - Current
Restaurant Hostess and Food Runner
Bristol Oyster Bar
2020 - 2021
5th Year - Music (B.M.) / Music Therapy (Pre)
Colorado State University
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