Reese T. Kirkpatrick
Charleston,WI
Summary
Hard-working and dependable professional with experience in hospitality, customer service, and administrative support. Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering exceptional customer service. Experienced in restaurant operations, scheduling, client relations, and household management. Proficient in Resy, OpenTable, and Point-of-Sale systems, and is committed to creating positive experiences for both clients and team members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hostess
Shokudo
Charleston, SC
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Modern Japanese Tavern
- Assisted with the successful opening of a new restaurant, helping establish efficient front-of-house operations.
- Managed guest seating, reservations, and waitlists while providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked closely with management and staff to maintain smooth restaurant flow during high-volume service.
- Helped train and support front-of-house team members while adapting to new procedures in a fast-paced opening environment.
- Proficient in Open Table
Lead Hostess
Legami
Charleston, SC
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Upscale Italian restaurant.
- Began as a hostess and quickly earned promotion to Lead Hostess through strong leadership and performance.
- Served as the primary liaison between management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed reservations using Resy while coordinating seating arrangements and maintaining efficient restaurant flow.
- Greeted guests, resolved customer concerns, and delivered exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted managers with daily operations and maintained an organized, welcoming front-of-house environment.
Babysitter & Nanny
Private Family Residences
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Provided long-term childcare for multiple families, including several relationships lasting over four years.
- Managed daily schedules, transportation, errands, and household responsibilities while maintaining a safe and organized environment.
- Coordinated grocery shopping, dry cleaning, children's activities, birthday parties, and other household tasks.
- Built lasting relationships with families through reliability, organization, and strong communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) -
The School of Business Administration, The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12-2026
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman High School
West Palm Beach, FL05-2023
Skills
Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Resy Reservation System
- Open Table Reservation System
- Restaurant Operations
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Lead Hostess
Shokudo
11.2025 - 05.2026
Lead Hostess
Legami
04.2025 - 11.2025
Babysitter & Nanny
Private Family Residences
01.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) -
The School of Business Administration, The College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman High School