Norah Sothern

• Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
• Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
• Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
• Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
• Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
• Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
• Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
• Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
• Greeted guests and sat customers at tables or in waiting areas.
• Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
• Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
• Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
• Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
• Reset tables in a timely manner with clean silverware, napkins and condiments.
• Swept floors and removed garbage from dining area.
• Performed opening duties including setting up side stations for service staff.
• Maintained cleanliness of work station throughout shift; wiped down counters, tables and chairs.

• Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
• Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
• Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
• Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
• Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
• Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
• Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
• Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
• Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
• Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
• Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
• Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.

This job is an ongoing once-in-a-while thing where my aunts and uncles will sometimes leave their kids with me when they go out for a couple hours. I enjoy doing it and became super close with the kids. When I babysit, it's anywhere from 2-7 kids at one time.