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KATIE GRACE VANDERGRIFT

Mount Pleasant,USA

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences. Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences. Dedicated professional with strong skills in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to manage fast-paced environments while delivering exceptional service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Market on Main Street
Columbia, SC
03.2026 - Current
  • Greeted and seated guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Managed reservations and coordinated seating arrangements effectively.
  • Provided menu information and answered guest inquiries clearly.
  • Collaborated with team to ensure efficient table turnover during peak hours.

Server

Que Bueno Mexican Restaurant
Columbia, USA
01.2026 - 03.2026
  • Served food to customers and cleaned tables to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
  • Handled cash transactions and processed payments with precision.

Sales Associate

My Sister's Cottage
Charleston, USA
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
  • Maintained store inventory and organized merchandise displays.
  • Processed sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.

Babysitter

Various Families
Charleston, USA
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Provided attentive and nurturing care for children ranging in age from infants to pre-teens.
  • Established a safe and engaging environment by childproofing the home and implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child's well-being and daily activities.
  • Assisted with homework assignments, offering guidance and support as needed.
  • Engaged children in educational playtime activities, promoting cognitive development and creativity.

Food Runner

Acme LowCountry Kitchen
Charleston, USA
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Delivered food promptly to tables, ensuring accurate orders.
  • Assisted servers by communicating special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food delivery processes.
  • Responded quickly to guest inquiries and requests for additional items.

Smoothie Maker/Cashier

Main Squeeze Juice Company
Mount Pleasant, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepared and served a variety of delicious and nutritious smoothies to customers, ensuring high quality standards.
  • Efficiently operated cash register, accurately handling transactions and providing excellent customer service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the smoothie bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the right smoothie flavors based on their preferences and dietary needs.

Lifeguard

ION Club
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitored pool area to ensure safety and adherence to rules.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and administered first aid as needed.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment and facilities.
  • Enforced facility regulations to maintain a safe environment for guests.

Education

NURSING -

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
03-2026

Skills

  • English
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Detail-oriented

Timeline

Host

Market on Main Street
03.2026 - Current

Server

Que Bueno Mexican Restaurant
01.2026 - 03.2026

Sales Associate

My Sister's Cottage
05.2025 - 08.2025

Food Runner

Acme LowCountry Kitchen
03.2024 - 08.2024

Smoothie Maker/Cashier

Main Squeeze Juice Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

Babysitter

Various Families
05.2022 - 12.2024

Lifeguard

ION Club
04.2022 - 09.2022

NURSING -

University of South Carolina
KATIE GRACE VANDERGRIFT