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Sofia Sekkar

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, notably at Outback Steakhouse. Proven ability to enhance guest engagement and deliver exceptional customer service. Strong teamwork and cash handling skills, ensuring a smooth dining experience while maintaining high cleanliness standards. Committed to excellence and fostering a positive environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server Support Team Lead

Outback Steakhouse
Skokie, IL
01.2026 - Current

Currently working as server support at Outback Steakhouse assisting servers by running food, bussing and resetting tables, helping with to-go orders, supporting host duties when needed as I have been trained in all fields, and ensuring timely service and a smooth guest dining experience in a fast-paced environment.

Crew Team Member

Playa Bowls
Chicago, IL
05.2025 - 01.2026

Working at at Playa Bowls preparing smoothies, cutting and prepping fresh fruit, assembling acai bowls according to recipes, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment

Restaurant Hostess

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
Rosemont, IL
01.2024 - 06.2025

When I worked as a host at Harry Caray’s I greeted and sat guests, maintained reservations and waitlists on Opentable, answered phone calls, and always ensured smooth front-of-house operations by providing a welcoming and organized guest experience and using good communication with the servers to make sure we are all working as a team.

Crew Team Member

Culvers
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - 01.2024

When I worked at Culver’s as a crew member I operated the register handling money, took and processed customer orders, delivered food to tables, and maintained cleanliness of the dining area by bussing tables and keeping the restaurant clean and organized while providing friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chicago High School For The Arts
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Strong teamwork
  • Customer interaction
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Taking orders
  • Customer service
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Cash handling
  • Food handling certification
  • Guest engagement
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Professional appearance

Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Timeline

Server Support Team Lead

Outback Steakhouse
01.2026 - Current

Crew Team Member

Playa Bowls
05.2025 - 01.2026

Restaurant Hostess

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
01.2024 - 06.2025

Crew Team Member

Culvers
03.2023 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Chicago High School For The Arts