Kaylee DeBenedictis
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Result-driven with experience in guest experiences and team collaboration in fast-paced settings. Reliable and energetic with a strong ability to multi-task gained through balancing academics and work. Eager to bring a good attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Ella Jean"s Ice Cream & Treats
Prairieville, Louisiana
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Coordinated inventory management for ice cream supplies and ingredients to prevent shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces in line with health standards.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained staff on service standards, product handling, and cleanup procedures
- Monitored inventory for cones, toppings, ingredients, and packaged treats
Hostess
Galvez Seafood
Prairieville, Louisiana
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.
- Assisted servers by communicating guest needs and special requests promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand area throughout shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service during peak hours to enhance guest experience.
- Trained new host staff on procedures and customer interaction techniques effectively.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Updated waitlist and communicated accurate wait times to arriving parties.
- Kept host stand, menus, and entrance area clean and orderly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dutchtown High School
Prairieville, LA05-2027
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective multitasking
- Efficient collaboration
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Time management
- Employee training
- Team supervision
- Workplace organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Table assignment
- Table bussing
- Food running
Affiliations
- BLS certified
- Club soccer player for 12 years
- High school soccer player
- Club volleyball player for 2 years
- Baton Rouge Food Bank volunteer
Timeline
Manager
Ella Jean"s Ice Cream & Treats
07.2026 - 09.2026
Hostess
Galvez Seafood
07.2025 - 07.2026
High School Diploma -
Dutchtown High School