Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Activities
Languages
References
Timeline
AssistantManager

Sarah Collins

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Orderly, eager and committed, offering solid skills in customer relations and hospitality. Built resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced work environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/Restaurant Hostess

Jula's On The Potomac
Alexandria, VA
05.2022 - Current
  • Took reservations over phone and in person.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
  • Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
  • Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
  • Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
  • Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.

Co-Manager

Eva's Loving Daycare
01.2010 - Current

Worked in customer service by communicating between parents and staff.

  • Monitored daily operations to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day activities such as scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and evaluating progress.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.

Waitress

Rudy's Golf and Sports Bar
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Greeted customers, placed orders through Toast, and waited on customers for the entire duration of their visit.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.

Expeditor, Runner, Host, Cashier, Back Grill

Nando's Peri Peri
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ensured orders are prepared in a timely manner, met Nando's standards, and reached the right customer
  • Prepared and packaged takeout orders and served as the final interaction with customers.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

High School Student

Bistro 1093 at Thomas Edison High School
Alexandria, VA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Learning and practicing food preparation, kitchen sanitation and dining service in a professional kitchen setting with sales to the public.

Education

Thomas Edison High School

NOVA - Alexandria Campus

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Payment Processing
  • POS operation
  • Handling Complaints
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • ServSafe - Certified Food Manager, 2019
  • Culinary Arts Class Ambassador, 2019 to 2021
  • NSHSS Ambassador, 2019 to 2021

Activities

  • Spanish Tutor, 2019 to present

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
twi
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Waitress/Restaurant Hostess

Jula's On The Potomac
05.2022 - Current

Waitress

Rudy's Golf and Sports Bar
01.2022 - 01.2022

Expeditor, Runner, Host, Cashier, Back Grill

Nando's Peri Peri
01.2021 - 01.2022

High School Student

Bistro 1093 at Thomas Edison High School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Co-Manager

Eva's Loving Daycare
01.2010 - Current

Thomas Edison High School

NOVA - Alexandria Campus
Sarah Collins