Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere. Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Promoter
Elektricity
02.2024 - Current
Enhanced customer experience at events with exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor.
Increased event attendance by effectively promoting and marketing upcoming events through various channels.
Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
Hostess
Earle Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
Shift Supervisor
Club Demonstration Services At Costco
04.2023 - 08.2023
Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.
Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Monitored staff compliance with health codes, ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility consistently met or exceeded expectations.
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Server
Buddy’s Pizza
10.2020 - 11.2022
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
Skills
Hospitality service expertise
Table setting knowledge
Restaurant Operations
Phone Etiquette
Conflict and Complaint Resolution
Safe Food Handling
Wait List Management
Guest Greeting and Seating
Dining room management
Staff Training
Food station setup
Server Support
Bar terminology
Large Party Preparation
Customer Service
Food Running
Item promotion
Flexible and Adaptable
Upselling
Payment Processing
Warm and Friendly
Effective Multitasking
DoorDash Familiarity
Shift Management
Mobile Order Management
Special requests handling
High-volume dining
Customer service expertise
Timeline
Event Promoter
Elektricity
02.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Club Demonstration Services At Costco
04.2023 - 08.2023
Hostess
Earle Restaurant
03.2022 - Current
Server
Buddy’s Pizza
10.2020 - 11.2022
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management