Layah Eastmond
Red O
Simi Valley,CA
3
years of professional experience
Motivated college student and adaptable hospitality professional with a background in front-of-house service and dining room support. Known for strong customer service, clear communication, and attention to detail. Ready to help maintain smooth operations, accurate seating, and a positive guest experience.
Work History
Hostess/Server
1 Year 5 Months- Greeted guests promptly and managed seating flow to support smooth front-of-house operations.
- Coordinated reservations and waitlists, balancing table assignments with guest preferences.
- Delivered menu guidance and answered dining questions to support confident ordering decisions.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders, communicating special requests clearly to kitchen staff.
Lead Hostess
10 Months- Greeted guests promptly, verified party details, and directed seating based on table availability.
- Supervised host stand operations, coordinating seating flow and maintaining smooth guest arrivals.
- Managed reservation and waitlist entries, updating accurate dining estimates throughout service.
- Communicated continuously with servers and management to balance floor coverage and minimize wait times.
Hostess/Server
1 Year 3 Months- Served tables efficiently, while maintaining attentive service standards throughout the dining experience.
- Managed reservations, and online food orders.
- Assisted with dining room setup, cleanliness, and restocking to maintain a polished presentation.
- Led the daily shift operations, including managing guest seating, reservations, and waitlists.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film, Television, And Media Arts
Skills
Food handler certification
Customer service expertise
Proficient in Customer Service
Multitasking
Table management
Problem solving
Organizational expertise
Dining maintenance
Reservation handling
Timeline
Hostess/Server
Red O
2025.05 - CurrentRead More
Lead Hostess
The Cheesecake Factory
2024.10 - 2025.08Read More
Hostess/Server
La Parisienne French Bistro
2023.05 - 2024.08Read More
Moorpark College
Associate of Arts from Film, Television, And Media Arts
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