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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Skills
Qualification Highlights
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Sela Josephs

San Diego,California

Summary

Well-rounded guest service associate committed to interacting with guests and resolving issues to propel customer satisfaction. Smoothly resolves issues, greets guests, and oversees reception at busy establishments. Polished and tolerant when handling high-stress situations using appropriate responses.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Service Associate

European Wax Center
San Diego
04.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments for clients based on availability of staff and specialist preferences, while maintaining optimal scheduling to strive for maximum productivity.
  • Upsold packages and products to guests that best fit their needs based on frequency and preferences, as well as skincare needs.
  • Managed incoming calls, directed them to the appropriate personnel, and took messages when necessary.
  • Handled cash drawer operations including deposits, withdrawals, and refunds.

Server, Host, Food-runner, and Cashier

Oren's Hummus
Cupertino
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods in order to make educated recommendations and ultimately higher sales.
  • Exceptional time management skills including priortoitizing tasks and multi-tasking to work under rushes while still providing timely service.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Collaborated and delegated tasks with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.

Youth Group Advisor, Hebrew Teacher, Teacher Assistant

Temple Emanu-El
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Created tailored study plans based on students' individual needs and preferences.
  • Worked under other teachers to supplement students who required more attention to meet their needs.
  • Oversaw the youth group to assist in curating monthly events and meetings to ensure operations ran seamlessly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
09.2023

Associate of Arts - Communication

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Product Sales
  • Time Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Front Office Management
  • Inventory Control

Professional Skills

Provided excellent service by providing in-depth product knowledge of ingredients, food pairings, and food descriptions, as well as in recommending services and products.

Proficient in serving customers to ensure utmost customer satisfaction, designed enticing displays to encourage and increase sales, accomplished persuasive communication skills to encourage upselling when interacting with customers.

Qualification Highlights

  • 3+ years of experience in the restaurant industry as server, host, food-runner, and cashier.
  • Became apart of the Server Training Program, in which strongest servers are recruited to train new hires.
  • Accustomed to high stress situations from previous experience and equipped to remain calm and uphold professional service when things may potentially go awry.
  • Critical thinking skills to make executive decisions in the moment without supervision or explicit directions.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Guest Service Associate

European Wax Center
04.2022 - Current

Server, Host, Food-runner, and Cashier

Oren's Hummus
01.2017 - 08.2021

Youth Group Advisor, Hebrew Teacher, Teacher Assistant

Temple Emanu-El
01.2015 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, San Diego

Associate of Arts - Communication

De Anza College
Sela Josephs