Relocating to Spring/Woodlands, Texas area in the next month. Seeking full time or part time opportunity in hospitality as a dedicated hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to ensure customer satisfaction through teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving needs. Proficient in multitasking, addressing customer inquiries, and upholding a clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, results-driven approach, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.
Illinois Food Handler Certification
Illinois Bassett Certificate
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers
Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts. Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques