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Tyler Watson

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in guest relations and team management at current jobs Hostessing at Kid Pizza and representing as a Studio Ambassador for WTHN. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences through exceptional communication and effective reservation management. Skilled in training staff and optimizing operations, ensuring smooth transitions and high satisfaction rates. Committed to fostering a welcoming environment and driving team performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Hostess

Kid Pizza
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed guest waitlists effectively, minimizing wait times while still accommodating walk-in customers whenever possible.
  • Adapted quickly to changing restaurant needs, maintaining composure under pressure and exhibiting excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted management with hiring, training, and evaluating new host/hostess staff members to maintain a high-performing team.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by thoroughly communicating pertinent information with incoming team members during shift changeovers.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.

Studio Ambassador

WTHN
09.2023 - Current
  • Established a welcoming environment for clients and employees during their visits.
  • Managed billing processes for appointments and efficiently scheduled follow-up visits.
  • Coordinated room assignments for acupuncturists to ensure smooth operations.
  • Organized and maintained cleanliness of lobby and administrative areas.
  • Provided outstanding customer service through attentive interactions.
  • Marketed packages and memberships to encourage ongoing client engagement.
  • Completed daily documentation of sales figures and customer experiences for reporting.

Restaurant Hostess

American Girl Place
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Greet guest in a warm and friendly manner
  • Create daily seating chart to accurately seat reservations and assign servers to appropriate tables
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Periodically perform table visits to ensure guest satisfaction and gain feedback
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.

Front Desk Manager

NYJTL Carry Leeds
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed play times for coaches and players
  • Managed front desk transactions while processing payments efficiently
  • Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, tennis facility information and member concerns.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.

Guest Services Receptionist

Hornblower Cruises and Events
04.2021 - 01.2022

- Enhance guest experience through superior customer support

- Maintain precise records for all reservation activities

- Provided exceptional customer service to guest by addressing inquiries

- Optimize guest onboarding practices, delivering smooth cruising traditions beginning with check-in

- Coordinated effective processes ensuring smooth disembarkation operations

Education

Bachelor Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Exceptional communication
  • Phone etiquette
  • Food safety awareness
  • Team management
  • Guest relations
  • Task delegation
  • Employee scheduling
  • Upselling strategies
  • Restaurant operations
  • Seating arrangements

Timeline

Lead Hostess

Kid Pizza
01.2025 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

American Girl Place
05.2024 - 01.2025

Studio Ambassador

WTHN
09.2023 - Current

Front Desk Manager

NYJTL Carry Leeds
06.2022 - 06.2023

Guest Services Receptionist

Hornblower Cruises and Events
04.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality

New York City College of Technology