SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
TAYLOR JOHNSON
*** * *** *** ********** FL, Windermere, FL 34786 H: 386-***-**** **********@*****.*** High-energy restaurant professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Smoothly set up reservations, coordinate events and monitor routine dining room activities. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient in prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks. Friendly and efficient worker. Effective customer upselling
Menu memorization
Seating assignment preparation
Dining crew workflow optimization
Bussing expertise
Table setting arrangements
Dining customer service
Safe food handling
03/2018 to 08/2018 Hostess
Olive Garden Lake City, Florida
Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution
Helped servers deliver food to the customers when they had too many tables to attend to
Maintained open communication with servers to prevent over sitting them and creating dissatisfied customers
Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele
Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses
Inspected restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies 3 times per shift
Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs
Checked dining and serving areas every 5 minutes to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests
04/2017 to 08/2017 Sales Associate
Forever 21 Gainesville, Florida
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals
Maintained a good attitude with customers
Helped keep the store cleaned so customers would feel good about shopping there
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
Helped customers find what they were looking for
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors
Associate of Arts: Emergency Medical Technology
Valencia College Orlando, FL
06/2017 High School Diploma
Branford High School Branford, FL