Malayna Laughery
Covington,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Texas Roadhouse
09.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Host
Texas Roadhouse
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Education
Bachelor's - Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2026
Skills
- Food Inspection
- Table Bussing
- Food Delivery
- Order Management
- Daily Specials Memorization
- Beverage Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Supply Restocking
- Table Setting
- Food Running
- Safe Food Handling
- Bill Computation
- Point of Sale Operation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Cash Handling
- Quality Control
- Service Prioritization
- Performance Improvement
- Menu Presentation
Timeline
Server
Texas Roadhouse
09.2022 - Current
Host
Texas Roadhouse
06.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor's - Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University