Alexa Torres

Friendly, reliable, and guest-focused hospitality with hands-on experience as a hostess, server, and food runner in both casual and fine dining restaurants. Skilled in OpenTable, guest seating coordination, coat and bag check handling, and supporting smooth front-of-house operations. Comfortable in fast-paced environments with a strong ability to adapt, communicate, and work as part of a team. Proven track record of creating welcoming first impressions and delivering excellent service across restaurants like Swiss Chalet, Subway, Irene, and Jacob's & Co. Steakhouse.

• Retail Salesperson at The Social Boutique 2021 - 2022 Supporting women empowerment at The Social Boutique, a non-profit retail clothing store that provides 100% of proceeds raised to marginalized women.
• Altar Server at St. Ignatius Church 2017 – 2018 Greeted and ushered new Catholic members in the community
• HRM Rec Junior Leader Volunteer opportunities 2016 - 2018 Volunteering within camps and fundraisers (at least 90 hrs).
• Usher at Saint Vincent De Paul Dec. 2013 Served meals to homeless people.

Lead Positions at Halifax Regional Municipality Recreation Programs | Bedford, NS 

• Summer Camp Seniors Leader at Bedford-Hammonds Plains Community Centre (202 Innovation Drive, Bedford, NS) July – August 2019
• Summer Camp Junior Leader at LeBrun Recreation Centre July 2016-2018 (36 Holland Ave, Bedford, NS)

- Facilitated fun and good sportsmanship to the campers (preschool to 12 years old) 

- Helped campers develop new skills and enhance existing abilities

- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth program operations

- Provided a safe, secure and fun environment to colleagues and campers and staff