Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Showing Livestock
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Kendall Linton

Kendall Linton

Millsboro,US

Summary

Proven Restaurant Hostess with extensive experience at Big Oyster Brewery, adept in optimizing dining flow and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in cash handling and complex problem-solving, successfully trained staff and managed high-pressure situations to maintain a welcoming environment. Demonstrated ability to improve service delivery through effective scheduling and restaurant layout knowledge.


Professional Goals

I have always had a love for animals, growing up we had horses of all sizes and I have recently got involved in the livestock industry. I have always wanted to work with animals. My goals are to work in the Animal Science industry just unsure where. I hope to start in a vet office to gain some experience with hopes it points me in a more straight direction of what I want to study before starting school.



Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

Big Oyster Brewery
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
  • Adapted to various dining room configurations during private events or seasonal changes, maximizing available space for optimal guest flow.

Restaurant Hostess

Claws Seafood House (Same Company as Big Oyster)
05.2021 - Current

This is a seasonal location, I

  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
  • Adapted to various dining room configurations during private events or seasonal changes, maximizing available space for optimal guest flow.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.

Gymnastics Coach

Midcoast Gymnastics Studio
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.

Restaurant Hostess

Fins Ale House (Same Company as Big Oyster)
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.

Education

Will Graduate As A Certified Veterinary Assistant

Penn Foster Career School
Homeschool
02.2025

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Service prioritization
  • Restaurant layout knowledge
  • Food inspection
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Scheduling
  • Supply Restocking
  • POS system operations

Showing Livestock

Raising and showing market hogs and lambs has taught me next level responsibility when it comes to caring for the animals and time management. 

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

Big Oyster Brewery
06.2024 - Current

Gymnastics Coach

Midcoast Gymnastics Studio
12.2023 - 06.2024

Restaurant Hostess

Claws Seafood House (Same Company as Big Oyster)
05.2021 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Fins Ale House (Same Company as Big Oyster)
02.2020 - 12.2023

Will Graduate As A Certified Veterinary Assistant

Penn Foster Career School
Kendall Linton