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Kelsey Anderson

Summary

Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere. Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service. Approachable Hostess with extensive experience managing reservations and waitlists. Warmly greets and seats guests promptly to maintain workflows. Highly organized and committed to creating welcoming atmosphere. Interesting Hostess with 2 years of experience. Expert in casual dining restaurant functionality with distinct history of handling high-volumes of customers with excellent and reliable service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Hostess position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Texas Roadhouse
09.2020 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
  • Relayed guest comments or suggestions to manager on duty for further action.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and miscellaneous supplies for work stations to last throughout assigned shift.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.

Manager

Lemon Smashers
04.2018 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Middle Management

Arctic Circle
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Pocatello, ID
06.2023

Skills

  • Complaint Handling
  • Guest Complaint Resolution
  • Guest Engagement
  • Reservations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Dining Area Maintenance
  • Dining Room Management
  • Server Support
  • Event Planning
  • Upselling
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Table Bussing
  • Service Prioritization
  • Guest Seating
  • Reservation Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Guest Relations
  • Menu Presentation
  • Payment Processing
  • Bill Computation
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Interactive Communication Skills
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Reservation Coordination
  • Group Reservations Management
  • Restroom Servicing
  • Ordering Procedures

Timeline

Hostess

Texas Roadhouse
09.2020 - Current

Middle Management

Arctic Circle
09.2019 - 08.2020

Manager

Lemon Smashers
04.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Kelsey Anderson