Friendly, reliable, and experienced in the restaurant and service industry. Willing to take on and learn new tasks. Stays on top of keeping work space clean and organized, while prioritizing customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Backserver
Hen of the Wood
Burlington, VT
02.2023 - Current
Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
Bartender/Waitress
Arts Riot
Burlington, Vermont
04.2022 - 08.2022
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Line Worker/Cashier
The Scale Poke Bar
Williston, VT
05.2021 - 10.2021
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit
card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet
business needs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Answered questions about store policies and
addressed customer concerns.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burlington, Vermont
12.2020 - 04.2021
Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
Line Worker/Cashier
Bagel Cafe & Deli
Burlington, Vermont
11.2019 - 10.2020
Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility and
equipment to adhere with company standards and
procedures.
Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
Displayed calm and friendly demeanor when addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
Replenished products daily for optimal freshness and visibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington, VT
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Skills
Warm and Friendly
Cool Under Pressure
Engaging and being friendly and understanding with all customers