Blair Burton
Freeport,GB
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Red Door Grill
Freeport , GB
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Informed patrons of specialties and features.
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Performed walk-throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Managed daily card and cash transactions, maintaining payment records and investigating discrepancies.
- Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
Stevedore Berth- Op
Grand Bahama Container Port
Freeport, GB
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Fire Watcher
Arawak services Industry
Freeport , GB
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated with construction and maintenance teams to ensure fire safety.
- Initiated alarms and evacuated areas in accordance with emergency response procedures.
- Communicated effectively with team members and emergency response personnel.
- Assisted in the implementation of fire prevention measures and safety guidelines.
- Participated in safety drills and fire watch training sessions to enhance skills.
- Operated fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
Roofer Helper
Smithy’s construction
Freeport , GB
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated equipment and tools safely to carry out efficient project work.
- Applied waterproof coatings over existing roof systems.
- Chopped tar into small pieces for heating in kettles and eventual roof installation.
- Performed skilled and semi-skilled repairs to existing roofs, including shingle replacement.
- Assisted in repairing or replacing damaged shingles, tiles, or slates.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Oaks Academy
Orlando, Florida 07-2017
High School Diploma -
Sunland Baptist Academy
Freeport, Grand Bahama 08-2016
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable to change
- Team player mentality
Timeline
Host
Red Door Grill
08.2024 - 01.2025
Stevedore Berth- Op
Grand Bahama Container Port
10.2020 - 07.2022
Fire Watcher
Arawak services Industry
09.2017 - 01.2019
Roofer Helper
Smithy’s construction
08.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
West Oaks Academy
High School Diploma -
Sunland Baptist Academy