Maia Lowell
Seattle,WA
Summary
Motivated banquet server, hostess, and restaurant worker with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server/Restaurant Hostess
Seattle Tennis Club
08.2022 - Current
- Completed post-event tasks such as cleaning, breakdown, and inventory management to prepare for future banquets efficiently.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Provided exceptional assistance in training new banquet servers, sharing valuable industry knowledge and best practices for efficient service delivery.
- Adapted to last-minute changes in event schedules or requirements, effectively modifying plans and maintaining service quality without any negative impact on guest experience.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Streamlined table turnover process by quickly identifying available seating options for incoming diners.
- Adapted to various dining room configurations during private events or seasonal changes, maximizing available space for optimal guest flow.
- Complied with food safety and food hygiene regulations to safeguard public health.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
Fast Food Worker
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Expedited food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, grilling meats, and assembling sandwiches to meet high demand while maintaining quality standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility in schedule availability, ensuring adequate staffing levels were maintained during peak hours or unexpected absences.
- Contributed to maintaining a positive work environment by fostering effective communication among team members.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
Education
No Degree -
University of Redlands
Redlands, CAHigh School Diploma -
Henry M. Jackson High School
Mill Creek, WA06.2021
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Dining area maintenance
- Payment Processing
- Special dietary accommodations
- Physical coordination
- Silverware Polishing
- Food Safety
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Event Setup and Breakdown
Timeline
Banquet Server/Restaurant Hostess
Seattle Tennis Club
08.2022 - Current
Fast Food Worker
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 06.2021
No Degree -
University of Redlands
High School Diploma -
Henry M. Jackson High School
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