Taleah Walker
Long Branch,NJ
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for seamless guest experiences and high-level service. Proven ability to maintain warm, welcoming atmosphere and manage guest interactions efficiently. Reliable team player with flexibility and strong focus on collaborative success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
McCloone's Pier House Restaurant
Long Branch, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers with a smile, managed reservations, answered phones, and seated guests to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided a friendly and warm presence throughout the dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Answered customer inquiries about hours, seating, and menu options to enhance customer satisfaction.
Counter Attendant
Art of Salad
Long Branch, NJ
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared salads and assisted with food preparation while serving customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Processed customer orders and accurately entered into the order system.
- Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
- Cashier experience
Catering Server
Gladys Walker's Catering company
Savannah, Georgia
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered friendly, courteous service to enhance guest satisfaction and create memorable moments.
- Set up tables, decorations, and action stations for catered events; prepped, plated, and transported food and supplies to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown to ensure seamless transitions between functions, contributing to overall event success.
Education
Red Bank Catholic
Red Bank, NJSkills
- Reservation management
- Restaurant experience
- Customer service
- Telephone communication
- Effective multitasking
- Time management
- Communication skills
Timeline
Hostess
McCloone's Pier House Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
Counter Attendant
Art of Salad
06.2020 - 07.2021
Catering Server
Gladys Walker's Catering company
06.2017 - 08.2019
Red Bank Catholic