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Madeline VanWinkle

Prineville,OR

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and creating a warm environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Dillon's Grill
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.

Server

Sora Sushi
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

Server/Host/Cook

Tastee Treet
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crook County Highschool
Prineville, OR
06-2025

Skills

  • Skilled in addressing guest complaints
  • Seating arrangement coordination
  • Dining space management
  • Accurate order fulfillment
  • Effective complaint management
  • Strong ability to handle simultaneous responsibilities
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Engaging communication abilities

Timeline

Hostess

Dillon's Grill
07.2023 - Current

Server

Sora Sushi
08.2022 - 04.2023

Server/Host/Cook

Tastee Treet
08.2021 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Crook County Highschool
Madeline VanWinkle