Eddie V's Prime SeafoodPilot Host / Server
Jun. 2014 - Oct. 2019Chicago, Illinois, United States• Assisted in implementing/refining a revised system for taking orders for private dining resulting in quicker service, smoother transitions between courses, less service errors, and improved communication between back and front of house
• Reorganized storage system to improve function of lost and found, coat check, and general inventory, creating a smoother guest experience and less redundancy in orders for replacement menus and office supplies
• Assisted in refining reservation protocols during busy conference weeks by effectively utilizing and manipulating Open Table software to better pace the evening, leading to tighter staffing, increased reservations and a much smoother guest experience (which ultimately saved revenue due to decreased comps)
• Performed general secretarial/front desk duties, including: answering phones, handling reservations, light inventory, facilitating management requests (schedule call-backs, errands, etc) and enhancing guest experience