Cage Bair
Denver
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
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Host, Food Runner
Kanpai Restaurant
Denver
09.2025 - Current
- Helped in training new food runners, sharing best practices and operational knowledge.
- Seamlessly adapted to changes in menu or kitchen procedures to maintain service efficiency.
- Monitored food quality before serving, ensuring all dishes met establishment standards.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Asked customers about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback.
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Utilized point of sale (POS) systems to relay orders and manage customer bills when necessary.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and daily specials to answer customer inquiries.
- Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying into register.
- Ensured compliance with health code regulations related to food storage temperatures.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Participated in training sessions to learn restaurant procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded quickly to guest inquiries about menu items and specials.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall dining experience for guests.
- Monitored food presentation for quality before serving to guests.
- Assisted servers by providing timely support during busy meal periods.
- Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Checked identification for guests who appeared under age 21.
- Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
- Inspected dining areas for any damages or defects.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
Education
East Lincoln High School
Denver, NCTimeline
Host, Food Runner
Kanpai Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
East Lincoln High School