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Maria Mejia

Lakewood,NJ

Summary

I'm accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for restaurants. Innovative team player, consistently praised by management for providing top-notch technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Panera Bread
Lakewood, NY
08.2021 - 06.2022
    • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
    • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
    • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
    • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
    • Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
    • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.

Hostess

IHOP
Lakewood, NJ
08.2021 - 10.2021
    • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
    • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
    • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
    • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
    • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
    • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
    • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.

Cashier

International Supermarket
Lakewood, NJ
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Education

BBA - Entrepreneurship

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, NJ
06.2022

Skills

  • Safety-First Mentality
  • Team Monitoring
  • Corrective Actions
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Team Player
  • Delegating Work
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Creative
  • Efficient

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Lead

Panera Bread
08.2021 - 06.2022

Hostess

IHOP
08.2021 - 10.2021

Cashier

International Supermarket
10.2019 - 12.2020

BBA - Entrepreneurship

Kean University

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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