Emily Finch
Nashville
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive fine dining experience in an upscale boutique restaurant and inn environment. Known for professionalism, attention to detail, and creating warm, memorable guest experiences. Brings additional kitchen and event hosting experience, supporting strong guest engagement and seamless coordination between front and back of house.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Host and Guest Experience Associate
Tiger City DJs
Memphis and Nashville
01.2023 - Current
- Engaged with guests to elevate event enjoyment and encourage active participation.
- Welcomed guests, assisted with event participation and facilitated equipment setup and payments to ensure smooth event operations.
- Maintained professional, friendly guest interaction in fast-paced environments.
- Coordinated equipment setup and breakdown for various events, ensuring timely and efficient transitions.
Banquet Server (On-Call)
Nittany Lion Inn
State College
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Delivered banquet service for university and football hospitality events, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to facilitate timely food delivery, customizing service based on customer preferences and kitchen readiness.
- Setup and broke down banquet tables, chairs, linens, and equipment efficiently to support event operations.
Fine Dining Server
Carnegie House
State College
04.2005 - 05.2011
- Provided attentive, high-quality service in upscale fine dining environment.
- Trained in wine and liquor service in order to provide full and positive experiences to guests.
- Developed extensive menu knowledge and built rapport with repeat guests.
- Conducted menu presentations and tastings for guests to enhance their dining experience.
Line Cook (Internship)
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
State College
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Performed daily prep tasks, including chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients for efficient meal preparation.
- Executed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Coordinated live food stations with service staff to ensure timely delivery of orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Penn State University
Skills
- Fine dining expertise
- Banquet service
- Event coordination
- Guest experience
- Kitchen operations knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Event Host and Guest Experience Associate
Tiger City DJs
01.2023 - Current
Banquet Server (On-Call)
Nittany Lion Inn
01.2008 - 05.2011
Line Cook (Internship)
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
01.2006 - 12.2006
Fine Dining Server
Carnegie House
04.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Penn State University