Tia Jaquias
Anaheim
Summary
Detail-oriented restaurant team member skilled in customer service and attention to detail. Proven ability to create welcoming environments and ensure operational efficiency, determined to enhance guest satisfaction and drive business success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
The Beachcomber Cafe
Newport Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Greet guests warmly upon arrival to create a positive first impression.
- Strategize seating arrangements to optimize reservations, walk-ins, and server efficiency.
- Make phone calls to inform future reservations about parking options and venue environment.
- Maintain cleanliness of host stand.
- Provide menus promptly upon seating to facilitate timely ordering.
Server/Cashier Team Lead
Sessions West Coast Deli
Newport Beach
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service while taking orders and processing payments.
- Served food and drinks.
- Handled packaging of to-go items efficiently.
- Executed a variety of cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, and bussing tables.
- Sanitized bar area and front of house equipment for safety.
- Performed closing tasks by storing outdoor furniture and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained hygiene standards through thorough sanitation of tables and equipment.
Server
Duke's Restaurant
Lihue
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured proper order placement with attention to detail for accommodations.
- Described food items to promote weekly and monthly specials to guests.
- Collected payments efficiently to streamline transaction processes.
- Maintained cleanliness through pre-bussing tables and post-shift cleaning tasks.
- Created pleasant experiences for guests through attentive service and interaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
Lihue, HI05-2022
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CASkills
- Reservation handling
- Greeting guests
- Seating arrangement planning
- Menu presentation
- Dining area oversight
- POS system operations
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Cash handling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Judgment and decision making
- Project management
- Customer service
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
The Beachcomber Cafe
05.2025 - Current
Server/Cashier Team Lead
Sessions West Coast Deli
08.2024 - 09.2025
Server
Duke's Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Fullerton College