Lauryn Peterson

Experience

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  Hay J's Bistro

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Head Host / Busser

  -Worked between Hay J's Bistro and Piccolo's Artisan Pizza (sister restaurant) multi-tasking between running food, answering the phone, taking to-go orders, clearing tables, and seating customers-Reported problems and concerns to managers to resolve problems

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  White House Grill

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Host / Busser / Expo

  -Learned effective communication with chefs while taking to-go orders-Trained and mentored new hires on hosting and bussing jobs-Mapped out reservations and ensured guests were comfortable

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  Southfork Public House

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Manager / Server

  -Providing excellent customer service while serving fresh food in a fast-paced environment-Taking complex orders and being able to correctly input them into POS systems for back of house to understand-Communication with all aspects of the restaurant (manager, bartender, expo, hosts, bussers, back of house staff)-Answering questions about the menu and helping with requests and recommendations

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  Nadine's Mexican Kitchen

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Server / Host

  -Helped with a brand new restaurant -Multi-tasked between taking to-go orders, keeping an accurate wait list, running food, and making sure guests were happy

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  Merry Cellars

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Intern

  - Working in the lab testing pH, brix, and titrates on grapes- Working with heavy machinery: tanks, pumps, grape-crusher, etc.- Bottling and labeling wines

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  Guardian Cellars

  Jul 2020 - now

  Assistant Tasting Room Manager / Cellar Hand