Lydia Weinshenker
Eugene
Summary
Sufficient experience in retail/food service sectors. Demonstrates proficiency in customer service and engagement and team collaboration. Enthusiastic and upbeat employee with excellent communication and adaptability skills. Great with people and tending to customer needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Chula's Restaurant and Cantina
09.2025 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to enhance dining experience.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently to maintain satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front-of-house areas during service hours.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
Hostess
True Food Kitchen
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR03-2026
Skills
- Customer service, Food service, Communication skills, Restaurant experience, Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Personal presentation
- Relationship building
- Social perceptiveness
- Service prioritization
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Chula's Restaurant and Cantina
09.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
08.2021 - 09.2023
Hostess
True Food Kitchen
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon