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Brittany Howat

Stittsville

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive customer service experience and proven skills in POS transactions. Strong ability to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. Quick learner with effective communication and organizational skills, ready to contribute to team success.

Work History

Hostess/Table Busser

Denny's Restaurant
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.

Sales Associate

Bluenotes
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Hostess/ Table Busser/Sales Associate

Cheesecake Cafe
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Bussed tables, cleared, cleaned and set tables quickly to facilitate table turns during high volume periods.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized food recommendations and attentive service.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Server

Brewster Brewing Company
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat buisness.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.





Education

Smart Serve
Smart Serve Ontario

Diploma - Health Care Aide

Nightingale Academy (Gov't of Alberta)
Edmonton, AB
03-2024

Diploma - Hospice Palliative Care Skills

Algonquin College
Ottawa
03-2017

Skills

  • Effective multitasking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer service
  • Phone etiquette
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team Player
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Organized

Languages

English

Timeline

Hostess/Table Busser

Denny's Restaurant

Sales Associate

Bluenotes

Hostess/ Table Busser/Sales Associate

Cheesecake Cafe

Server

Brewster Brewing Company

Smart Serve

Diploma - Health Care Aide

Nightingale Academy (Gov't of Alberta)

Diploma - Hospice Palliative Care Skills

Algonquin College
Brittany Howat