Ximena Parra-Corona
Valley Center
Summary
Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workload.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Cocina del Charro
Escondido
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Greeted and sat customers as they walked in
- Took and set up reservations
- Took and packaged to-go orders
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
- Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Assisted with setting up banquet rooms for special events.
Restaurant Hostess
Cafe Coyote
San Diego
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Assisted with setting up banquet rooms for special events.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido Charter High School
Escondido, CA06-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Reservation management
- Event setup
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- POS system operations
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Food handlers Certification
- Sexual Harassment Certification
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Cocina del Charro
09.2023 - 06.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Cafe Coyote
05.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Escondido Charter High School