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Linling WU

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Summary

Dedicated professional with strong customer service skills and experience in reservation management. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences and streamline operations, contributing to improved efficiency and satisfaction.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant All-Rounder

The Cheesecake Factory
, Shanghai, China
01.2025 - 06.2025

Receptionist (Primary Role)

  • Managed reservations, walk-ins, and waitlists using computer system, seating 100+ guests daily during peak hours.
  • Greeted guests warmly, answered phone inquiries, and handled special requests (dietary restrictions, celebrations).
  • Balanced table turnover efficiently to maximize seating capacity, reducing wait times by 15%.

Waitress (During Peak Shifts)

  • Served 12+ tables per shift in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate order delivery and timely service.
  • Memorized 50+ menu items, including ingredients and allergens, to provide confident recommendations.
  • Upsold specialty dishes and drinks, increasing average table revenue by 10%.

🧹 Busser (Rotation Support)

  • Reset tables within 5 minutes of guests leaving, maintaining a clean and inviting dining area.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with dish collection and prep area organization during rushes.

Farm Worker

Penglai Hesheng Agriculture
, Penglai, Shandong, China
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Hand-harvested apples while meeting quality and ripeness standards.
  • Consistently met daily picking targets, demonstrating stamina for repetitive bending, lifting, and carrying.
  • Operated picking tools (ladders) safely and followed farm hygiene protocols.
  • Worked efficiently in early morning shifts(6 AM starts) and adapted to outdoor conditions (rain, heat, etc.).
  • Collaborated with multicultural teams to ensure smooth harvest operations.

Education

Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature

Hubei University of Chinese Medicine
Wuhan, China
06-2020

Skills

  • Reservation management
  • Order accuracy
  • Food safety protocols
  • Harvesting techniques
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Restaurant All-Rounder

The Cheesecake Factory
01.2025 - 06.2025

Farm Worker

Penglai Hesheng Agriculture
09.2024 - 11.2024

Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature

Hubei University of Chinese Medicine
Linling WU