Laysea Barnes
Flint,MI
Summary
I am good at communicating with people, no matter the age or gender. I have good time management and planning experience. I have managed money and food. I also have experience in taking reservations, handling cards, complaints, and seating arrangements. I have experience babysitting and taking care of my little sister for 10 years. I’m really good with children, and have a good temperament.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Redwood Steakhouse
Flint, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
Server/hostess
El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill
Flint, Michigan
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
Server
Leo’s Coney Island
Grand Blanc, Michigan
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Education
J.D. - Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI01-2026
High School Diploma -
Swartz Creek High School
Swartz Creek, MI05-2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Running
- Reservations Management
- Event Planning
- Complaint Handling
- Seating coordination
- Server Support
- Dining room management
- Guest Engagement
- Payment Processing
- Effective Multitasking
- Phone Etiquette
- Effective prioritization
Timeline
Hostess
Redwood Steakhouse
04.2024 - Current
Server/hostess
El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill
10.2023 - 03.2024
Server
Leo’s Coney Island
07.2023 - 09.2023
J.D. - Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
High School Diploma -
Swartz Creek High School