Resume
Work
Experience
November 2021 - Present
Restaurant Hostess- Gabriella's Italian Steakhouse
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Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
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Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
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Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
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Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
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Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
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Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
June 2020- October 2021
Restaurant Hostess- McDonagh's Restaurant and Pub
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Organized, stocked and cleaned the establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain a welcoming appearance.
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Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
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Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
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Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
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Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
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Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
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Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
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Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
May 2019- October 2019
Birthday Hostess- Keansburg Amusement Park
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Reset party rooms between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping the floor.
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Kept facilities clean and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events.
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Anticipated needs and responded promptly to guests' requests to maximize satisfaction.
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Resolved conflicts to restore customer satisfaction and promote loyalty to the company brand.
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Protected young guests by monitoring activities and maintaining a strong perimeter for activities.
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Coordinated refreshments and food for indoor, outdoor and special location parties.
Education
Present
Fashion Institute of Technology
2018-2022
Raritan High School | High School Diploma
Skills
& Expertise
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Communication skills
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Leadership skills
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Customer service
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Team player
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Problem solver
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Creative thinker
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Enthusiastic
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Organized
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Patient