Maria Pantoja
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Rex at the Royal
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Barista
Bagels and Co
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace while promoting a welcoming and friendly atmosphere by greeting customers
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Server / Cashier
Cafe Ynez ( Permanently Close)
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated packaging of orders for delivery platforms including Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through effective communication of menu details.
- Prepared a variety of specialty coffee drinks and custom beverages.
Hostess/ Food Runner
Vesper Nightclub (before Rebranding to Prestige)
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Create a welcoming environment for 200+ guests per shift
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
Hostess
Barstool
Philadelphia, PA
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated guest seating arrangements.
- Answer any questions via phone or text messages regarding reservations
- Help guests to be seated at open tables throughout the night
Food Runner
Izakaya By Yanaga
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Mastered comprehensive menu, including allergens.
- Served food ordered to guests at tables and bar seating
- Worked with an excel spreadsheet to determine the seating chart for that night
Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA03.2025
High School -
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2022
Skills
- Organized
- Fast learner
- Bilingual
- Multitasker
- Problem solving skills
- Team player
- Critical thinking
Certification
Open table
Ramp
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Hostess
Rex at the Royal
10.2024 - Current
Server / Cashier
Cafe Ynez ( Permanently Close)
04.2024 - 09.2024
Barista
Bagels and Co
03.2023 - Current
Hostess
Barstool
07.2022 - 10.2023
Food Runner
Izakaya By Yanaga
09.2021 - 09.2022
Hostess/ Food Runner
Vesper Nightclub (before Rebranding to Prestige)
06.2020 - 02.2024
Community College of Philadelphia
High School -
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School