SeMya Darrington-Drake
Marietta
Summary
I developed exceptional teamwork and organizational skills within a fast paced restaurant environment. Demonstrating the ability to maintain cleanliness and efficiency, contributing to a seamless dining experience for guests.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Busser/Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
Marietta, GA
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Cleaned and sanitized dining areas to ensure a welcoming environment for guests.
- Assisted servers by promptly clearing tables and resetting them for new customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food delivery during peak hours.
- Stocked supplies, maintaining inventory levels of utensils and condiments for efficient service.
Front of House Team Member/Back of House Team Member
Panera Bread
Marietta, GA
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately and promptly.
- Assisted in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak hours.
- Maintained product displays, ensuring freshness and visual appeal for customers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Participated in training new employees on operational procedures and company policies.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in restocking supplies as needed for smooth service flow.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Exhibited strong knowledge of menu offerings, enabling informed recommendations that catered to individual guest preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to a more enjoyable dining experience for patrons.
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Marietta, GA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently processing orders and addressing inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized front of house environment.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
- Implemented improvements to order accuracy, enhancing overall customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and balanced cash drawers.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items to provide informed recommendations to customers.
- Streamlined workflow processes during peak hours to enhance service speed and efficiency.
- Supported promotional events by effectively communicating menu options and specials to guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
Marietta, GA05-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Table bussing
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Effective problem solving
- Performance improvement
- Food safety practices
- Proper glassware handling
Timeline
Busser/Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
03.2025 - 01.2026
Front of House Team Member/Back of House Team Member
Panera Bread
12.2023 - 10.2024
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School