Zane Smith
Ocean Springs
Summary
Dedicated hospitality professional with 4 years of restaurant experience, including leadership as a Lead Line Cook. Expertise in high-volume kitchens, catering, guest service, and team coordination. Proficient in the Toast POS system and focused on enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping & Guest Services Associate
Los Milics Vineyards
Elgin
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted guests with check-in and check-out procedures.
- Responded professionally to guest requests and concerns.
- Delivered friendly customer service while balancing multiple responsibilities.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout guest accommodations.
- Cleaned and prepared guest casitas to high hospitality standards.
- Elgin, Arizona
Lead Line Cook
Copper Brothel Brewery
04.2022 - 07.2026
- Directed kitchen activities as the Lead Line Cook in a bustling scratch kitchen restaurant.
- Prepared menu items from raw ingredients while maintaining recipe consistency, quality, and food safety standards.
- Managed expo duties, coordinating orders between kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to ensure accurate and timely service.
- Operated every kitchen station to support team workflow. in the kitchen and stepped into roles to support operations.
- Trained new employees and helped maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Assisted servers and food runners during busy shifts to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Executed food preparation tasks to ensure timely service during busy shifts., inventory organization, and kitchen opening and closing duties.
- Supported large catering events, including overnight and early-morning food preparation for mining crews and special events.
- Demonstrated reliability by consistently working long hours and taking on additional responsibilities when needed.
Education
High School Diploma - Vail, AZ
Cienega High School
Vail, AZ07-2024
Skills
- Guest Service Coordination
- Customer Service
- Guest Relations
- Hospitality Software
- Event Setup Assistance
- Restaurant Operations
- Food Preparation & Safety
- Multitasking
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Dependability
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Quick Learner
- Teamwork and Communication
Certification
- Mississippi Driver's License
- Arizona Food Handler Card
Timeline
Housekeeping & Guest Services Associate
Los Milics Vineyards
02.2026 - 07.2026
Lead Line Cook
Copper Brothel Brewery
04.2022 - 07.2026
High School Diploma - Vail, AZ
Cienega High School