Taylor Blank
Irvine,United States
Summary
Experienced Hostess with 2 years in high-traffic environments, excellent at enhancing customer satisfaction and managing wait times. Skilled in improving seating efficiency and fostering a welcoming atmosphere through effective team collaboration. Recognized for maintaining professional standards while efficiently handling phone inquiries and in-person greetings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess and Server
Euerka
Irvine, California
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Greeted and seated guests promptly to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservations and organized seating charts to optimize guest flow.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to enhance customer interactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary restrictions effectively.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Handled cash transactions and managed tips responsibly during shifts.
Barista
Starbucks
Irvine, California
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Crafted high-quality beverages adhering to Starbucks recipes and standards, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register, processed payments, and managed transactions efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies proactively, preventing service interruptions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of workspace and equipment, supporting a safe and efficient service environment.
Hostess and Server
California Pizza Kitchen
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Greeted guests warmly and seated them in a timely manner.
- Took accurate food and drink orders from customers, contributing to efficient service and guest satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment, ensuring guest needs were met promptly.
- Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.
- Managed high wait times and difficult customers in a busy mall setting, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with the team to maintain a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints effectively.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service procedures.
- I started as a hostess in high school, and by senior year, I was working in to-go and serving tables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science, Political Science
Universit of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2027
High School Diploma -
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Rancho Cucamonga06-2023
Skills
- Food Handlers
- Guest Interactions
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Detail-oriented
- Environmental analysis
- Data interpretation
- Environmental policy analysis
- Geographic information system
- Python proficiency
- Policy research
Additional Information - Flexibility
I can be flexible with my times and even help out when I need to, at my last job I was very friendly with all of my coworkers and we often switched and picked up each others shifts in order to make sure there was always a cover. I hope to be able to do the same at any other job.
Certification
Food Handlers
Affiliations
Marketing Editor
Timeline
Hostess and Server
Euerka
09.2025 - 04.2026
Barista
Starbucks
01.2025 - 06.2025
Hostess and Server
California Pizza Kitchen
07.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science, Political Science
Universit of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Rancho Cucamonga High School