Kaylynn Bennett
Amarillo,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Cellar 55
Amarillo, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Performed regular restroom checks to restock supplies and handle minor cleaning.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Amarillo Tx, TX
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Server
The Grill on the Alley
Groom, TX
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Grocery Clerk
Groom Grocery
Groom, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Stocked and rotated grocery products on shelves, ensuring freshness and accessibility.
- Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices and availability.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, counting money in register drawers and restocking items.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groom High School
Groom, TX05-2023
Skills
- Guest complaint resolution
- Seating coordination
- Dining room management
- Dining area maintenance
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Reservations management
Certification
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Lead Hostess (Cellar 55 June 2024-now)
- Student Council Vice President (High School 2021-2022)
- Student Council President (High School 2022-2023)
- Groom FFA Secretary (High School 2020-2021)
- Groom FFA Treasurer (High School 2021-2022)
- Groom FFA Reporter (High School 2022-2023)
- Part of Groom Basketball (2019-2023)
- Part of Groom Cross Country (2019-2023 advancing to regionals, as well as state in 2021, and 2023)
- Part of Groom Track and Cross Country (2019-2023 advancing to regionals in 2022)
- Part of Groom Cheerleading (2019-2023)
Timeline
Hostess
Cellar 55
05.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Forever 21
12.2023 - 04.2025
Grocery Clerk
Groom Grocery
09.2022 - 12.2022
Server
The Grill on the Alley
05.2019 - 06.2023
- CPR Certified
High School Diploma -
Groom High School