Tavie Leonard
Darden Restaurant Group chuys
Bristow
1
Language
3
Certifications
7
years of professional experience
Restaurant Hostess greeting and seating guests to keep front-of-house flow organized and service moving smoothly. Manages waitlists, communicates accurate wait times, and coordinates with servers to support timely table turns and a welcoming dining experience. Brings steady guest service and clear communication to busy restaurant shifts.
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
7 Months- Coordinate smoothly with servers to support timely table turns and a better dining experience.
- Deliver courteous customer service throughout each interaction to maintain a welcoming front-of-house environment.
- Apply attention to detail when tracking arrivals, balancing the waitlist, and keeping seating orderly.
Restaurant Hostess
1 Year 1 Month- Greeted guests warmly and seated parties promptly to support a welcoming first impression.
- Communicated wait times clearly and adjusted expectations during busy service periods.
- Coordinated seating flow with servers to support smooth hospitality operations across shifts.
- Resolved guest concerns calmly and maintained a professional front desk presence during rushes.
- Kept seating and waitlist details organized to improve time management during high-volume service.
Cook
1 Year 3 Months- Maintained clean and organized cooking stations to support smooth kitchen operations during service.
- Followed recipe and plating instructions to deliver consistent menu quality for each order.
- Monitored food readiness and coordinated timing with team members to keep orders moving efficiently.
- Checked ingredient levels and restocked work areas to support uninterrupted meal preparation.
Host/ to-go/ janitorial
2 Years 4 Months- Greeted guests warmly on arrival to create a welcoming first impression.
- Assigned tables to servers based on floor flow and guest preferences.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting logistics for team members.
- Maintained organized filing systems for client records and office documents.
- Supported administrative tasks through accurate data entry and inventory tracking.
Education
No Degree - Pre-med
Skills
Customer service
Customer relationship management
Hospitality operations
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Scheduling
Time management
Calendar management
Front desk operations
Meeting coordination
Certification
Phlebotomy
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Darden Restaurant Group chuys
09.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Restaurant Hostess
Darden Restaurant Group cheddars
05.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
09.2020 - 12.2021Read More
Host/ to-go/ janitorial
Bjs Restaurants Inc
08.2019 - 12.2021Read More
TCC
No Degree from Pre-med
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