Vittoria Messina
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented food service professional experienced in food preparation, guest relations, and food safety. Expert in order accuracy and reservation management, while ensuring clean and welcoming environments. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences and facilitate efficient front-of-house operations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
Work History
Food Maker/ server
Panera
Sarasota, FL
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, and soups to meet Panera recipe standards, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Monitored food temperatures and freshness during kitchen service to maintain safety and quality standards.
- Followed food safety procedures during prep, storage, and serving tasks.
- Assembled bakery items with fresh ingredients and precise portion control.
- Wrapped and labeled prepared foods for café display and takeout, enhancing customer experience and visibility.
- Organized and stocked prep stations with fresh ingredients, ensuring easy access during meal preparation. with bread, produce, and packaged ingredients.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing counters and sanitizing surfaces regularly.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding quality of food served.
Hostess
Osteria 500
Sarasota, Florida
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Greeted guests at Osteria 500 with warm, professional welcome.
- Coordinated reservations, waitlist, and dining room seating to to optimize guest experience.
- Escorted guests to tables and provided menus promptly.
- Oversaw the waiting list to ensure timely seating for all parties.
- Informed team of special requests to ensure personalized service and seating needs with the restaurant team.
- Worked with servers and kitchen on table availability.
- Built positive working relationships with front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05-2027
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Order accuracy
- Menu knowledge
- Cash handling
- Reservation management
- Guest relations
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Food Maker/ server
Panera
08.2026 - 10.2026
Hostess
Osteria 500
08.2026 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School