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Cayla Quesnelle

Etobicoke

Summary

Personable and highly organized professional with excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Strong customer service and administrative skills, including proficiently managing phone systems and scheduling. Committed to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth front desk operations for optimal customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Blueskies And Beyond Interiors
01.2014 - Current
  • Organizing office and paperwork.
  • Entering client information into data program.
  • Send emails to clients.
  • Answering phone.
  • Calling clients to confirm appointments.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Served customers in friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Attended to office operations and required paperwork.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Server Assistant

Earls Kitchen + Bar
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Refilled drinks and condiments and restocked serving areas to minimize delays.
  • Provided support during large events or private parties by setting up banquet areas according to specific requirements or themes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items, promoting daily specials and upselling appetizers or desserts when appropriate.

Hostess/Food Expeditor

Kelseys Original Roadhouse
05.2017 - 09.2021
  • Cultivate positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Take reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Work with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Supervise server balance and monitor table turnover to accurately seat customers.
  • Answer customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Collect information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Monitor front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Stay in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
  • Document reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Support servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Complete end-of-shift side work to produce supplies for first shift to operate efficiently.
  • Finalize plate presentation with condiments and garnishes to promote visual appearance.

EXPO

  • Test temperature of food before delivering to patrons.
  • Maintain composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Maintain speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Assist preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
  • Maintain kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
  • Assist wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.

Backstage Assistant

Theatre Atoms
04.2013 - 01.2015

Education

Diploma - Computer Science

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
05-2026

Game Programming

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
2023

High School Diploma -

Etobicoke Collegiate High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Good listening skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Fast learner
  • File management

Additional Information

Photographer for Thomas Street School newspaper.

Chamber choir by audition only Vocal Academic Achievement Music-Vocal Award.

Timeline

Server Assistant

Earls Kitchen + Bar
09.2021 - 11.2022

Hostess/Food Expeditor

Kelseys Original Roadhouse
05.2017 - 09.2021

Administrative Assistant

Blueskies And Beyond Interiors
01.2014 - Current

Backstage Assistant

Theatre Atoms
04.2013 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Etobicoke Collegiate High School

Diploma - Computer Science

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Game Programming

George Brown College
Cayla Quesnelle