Host/Expo/Food Runner/Busser
Since I was 17 years old I have worked at Taphouse Grille in Hackettstown, NJ. I started as a host. Being at the front of the house interacting with colleagues and customers allowed me to develop great customer service/interpersonal skills. After approximately two years as a host, I was promoted to work in the kitchen. I ran food to tables for a few months before becoming their one and only expo. I had no prior experience handling tickets and food, but I liked having the opportunity to learn something new and out of my comfort zone. While the back of the house was a totally different experience than the front of the house, I learned that in a stressful fast-paced work environment communication and teamwork are extremely important.