Melyssa Sahoui
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Nar restaurant
New York, Ny
05.2024 - Current
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
Restaurant Hostess
kyma restaurant
New York, NY
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
Barista
avenue bakery
New York, NY
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
Waitress
Kyma Technologies
New York, NY
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
Hostess
La voglia
New York, NY
02.2024 - 07.2024
Waitress Trainee
the viand
New York, NY
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service during meal times.
- Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.
- Maintained a professional attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Skills
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Menu Recommendations
- Wine pairing
- Check payment processing
- Cash Handling
- Food and wine pairings
- Dining area maintenance
- Seating arrangements
- Daily specials memorization
- Greeting guests
- Relationship Management
- Food presentation
- Food and beverage pairings
Languages
English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
kyma restaurant
07.2024 - 10.2024
Barista
avenue bakery
06.2024 - 10.2024
Waitress
Nar restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Waitress
Kyma Technologies
02.2024 - 07.2024
Hostess
La voglia
02.2024 - 07.2024
Waitress Trainee
the viand
07.2023 - 03.2024
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