RACHEL SHARABY
Charleston, SC · (***) *** – ****
*******.******@*****.*** · www.linkedin.com/in/rachelsharaby
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
halls chophouse OCTOBER 2016 – CURRENT
group dining coordinator September 2018 – Current
Handle all email and phone inquiries regarding dates and pricing for dining room buyouts
Develop custom menus based on guests’ needs
Ensure effective written communication leading up to the event through Banquet Event Orders as well as personal contact with the guest, Executive Chef, and management
Act as a leader in the dining room to help servers and management with guest requests during the event
Make necessary adjustments to our reservation system software to accommodate holidays and special events
Work with high profile and VIP guests on a regular basis
Head Hostess March 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2018
Manage restaurant flow and seating requests from 300-500+ guests per evening
Responsible for training and scheduling the host and administrative staff of 30+ employees
Played an integral role in migration from OpenTable to Resy reservation systems
Fluent in Resy and OpenTable software
HOSTESS OCTOBER 2016 – MARCH 2018
Provide exceptional customer service in a fine dining restaurant
Communicate additional guest requests to servers and management when necessary
Foster relationships with customers and repeat guests
Enhanced the hostess training manual and streamlined the hostess training program
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – BASEBALL college of charleston SEPTEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018
Coordinated travel arrangements for recruiting trips, as well as organize and submit necessary reimbursement paperwork
Assisted in producing baseball camps with 60+ attendees
Streamlined and reorganized JumpForward database, which includes team practice schedules, current and past prospects, and a log of communication with recruits, ensuring that all is up to compliance standards
INTERN – SPONSORSHIP SERVICES Charleston Riverdogs march 2017 – september 2017
Organized game day photos and sponsorship proofs for our clients and national MiLB partnerships
Served as liaison for Bush Brothers and Company during their weekend-long visit and appearances
Facilitated the donation and distribution of 800+ tickets to underprivileged youth groups in the Charleston area
Performed various other stadium roles including promotional planning and execution, marketing, social media, community relations, ticket sales and operations, media relations, stadium operations, customer service, event planning, merchandising, and food and beverage operations
INTERN Fox restaurant concepts DECEMBER 2015 – FEBRUARY 2016
Intern for a rapidly growing restaurant group with 15 concepts and over 50 locations throughout the US
Assisted with a wide range of activities in the design, development, marketing and legal departments, including sourcing design products and materials for restaurants, menu pricing, working with commercial leases and contract work, posting on social media platforms, and collaborating on multi-departmental projects
EDUCATION
THE HONORS COLLEGE AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON – MAY 2017
B.S. Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.S. Business Administration
MANAGEMENT CENTER INNSBRUCK – SPRING 2016 STUDY ABROAD
Tourism Business Studies