Lauren Barr
Montclair,United States
Summary
Highly motivated student and employee with 2 years of hands on culinary experience and excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. An major, who is detail oriented and willing to take on whatever tasks need to be accomplished. Remains calm in high pressure environments and has exceptional problem solving skills. Eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Winberies Restaurant And Bar
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- 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.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between hosts and servers by thoroughly communicating important details about each party''s needs or special requests before seating them at their table.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
Photographer
Self
01.2015 - Current
- Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location
- Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed
- Review sets of photographs to select the best work
- Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software
Kitchen Manager
Blue Hippo
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, expected to keep the kitchen staff organized and able to prioritize all kitchen tasks
- Supervisor for bakery and baked goods
- Supervise preparation of catered meals
- Develop new recipes for baked goods.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Baker
Just Made Bakery
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked independently and managed baking schedule
- Recipe tested and developed and adjusted already established recipes based on the quantity needed
- Communicated with offsite supervisors to provide updates, get clarification and problems solved
- For a short time managed the orchard farm stand owned by the company.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
Production Team
Montclair Bread Company
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Observe color of products being baked and adjusted oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly
- Set oven temperatures and placed items into hot ovens for baking
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls for mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Office Assistant
Resource And Event Managing
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Coordinated office tasks with colleagues
- Assisted with event management on site
- Maintained organization of event literature and printed material.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
No Degree - English
Fordham University
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft
- PowerPoint
- Google Workplace
- Writing
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Complaint Handling
- Item Promotion
Hobbies
Board Games, Card Games, Dungeons and Dragons, Theater, Writing, Painting, Organizing events for my family and friends
Timeline
Hostess
Winberies Restaurant And Bar
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Blue Hippo
10.2021 - 09.2023
Baker
Just Made Bakery
05.2021 - 10.2021
Production Team
Montclair Bread Company
04.2019 - 12.2019
Office Assistant
Resource And Event Managing
01.2017 - 07.2017
Photographer
Self
01.2015 - Current
No Degree - English
Fordham University
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
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