ASSISTANT MAITRE'D
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
