High-energy server 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Valet
Wise Auto Group
650 Serramonte Blvd, Colma, CA
03.2024 - 10.2024
Maintained cleanliness of parking spaces, and guest services stations.
Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly, and professional service.
Accurately logged incoming vehicles, tracking keys and ticket numbers to prevent confusion or misplaced items.
Maneuvered vehicles into designated areas to maximize parking capacity.
Adapted to varied vehicle models and sizes, demonstrating exceptional driving skills and spatial awareness.
SMOG Cars
Perform Dealer Trades
Host
Dave & Buster's
Daly City, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
Hostess & Server
Hula Hoops
South San Francisco, CA
05.2020 - 09.2022
Hostess
Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
Server
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Education
Interior Design
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
High School Diploma -
Oceana High School
Pacifica, CA
05.2022
Skills
Hostess
Seating Assignment Preparation
Large Party Preparation
Multitasking and Prioritization
Highly Organized
Warm and Welcoming
Wait List Management
Front- and Back-of-House Coordination
Guest Greeting and Seating
Server
High-Volume Dining
Food Safety Understanding
Menu Memorization
Dining Customer Service
Table Bussing
Warm and Friendly
Transactions and Cash Handling
Staff Training
Menu Recommendations
Certification
Certified California Food Handler
Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Prevention Training Completion Certificate
Hostess/Server at Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt / Hyatt Place Downtown-Nashville, TNHostess/Server at Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt / Hyatt Place Downtown-Nashville, TN