Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times. Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
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Myla Bush
FORT WALTON BEACH,Florida
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Parents Of Children
Babysitter
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Cafe Organic
Waitress
10.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient se
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Set up banquet events according to specific client requirements, ensuring a successful event experience for all attendees.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Streamlined order accuracy by effectively communicating with kitchen staff, resulting in fewer returned dishes.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Assisted management in training new waitstaff, sharing expertise on best practices for exceptional service delivery.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Reduced wait times for seating by efficiently clearing tables immediately after guests'' departure.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- .Elevated overall guest experience by addressing dietary restrictions or allergies when recommending menu items to patrons.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Provided timely tableside assistance to guests requiring additional condiments or utensils.
- Consistently exceeded management''s performance expectations while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
- Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
Home SchoolFort Walton Beach, FL
High School Diploma
08.2023
University Overview
Skills
- High-volume dining
- Food safety understanding
- Guest Relations Management
- Order Accuracy
- Reliability
- Strong Work Ethic
- Childcare
- Patience and Empathy
- Reading and Storytelling
Timeline
Waitress
Cafe Organic
10.2021 - 04.2024
Babysitter
Parents Of Children
03.2021 - Current
Home School
High School Diploma