Allison Affenita

Provide warm, attentive service in a high-volume, music-driven restaurant that blends upscale dining with a laid-back atmosphere, fostering strong personal connections with a loyal local clientele. Collaborate with a tightly knit team to deliver elevated pub fare and rotating chef-driven specials, bringing fine dining standards to a more casual environment with professionalism and adaptability. Leverage prior fine dining experience to uphold high service standards, anticipate guest needs, and maintain composure in a dynamic, fastpaced setting—preparing for seamless transitions to yacht service environments.

Provided highly personalized service to high-profile and discerning clientele, building trusted relationships through discretion, attentiveness, and an exceptional standard of luxury service. Anticipated individual client needs and preferences while delivering tailored recommendations and maintaining impeccable presentation and composure in a fast-paced, high-touch environment. Leveraged a refined understanding of aesthetics, fit, and garment construction to curate polished, individualized experiences while contributing to elevated in-store activations and luxury brand presentation.

Trained extensively in formal steps of service and the nuances of fine dining etiquette, delivering a polished, discreet guest experience in one of downtown Manhattan's historic culinary institutions. Studied the restaurant's legacy, menu, and clientele, maintaining awareness of VIPs, food critics, and regular high-profile guests to ensure seamless, attentive, and personalized service. Operated under a service captain during peak dinner hours, presenting executive chef–curated dishes with precision and professionalism in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Supported the Chief Stewardess in all aspects of interior management, upholding her standards to ensure the vessel met luxury charter expectations at all times. Assisted in preparing and maintaining guest areas, setting up daily service routines, and executing themed events and meal services with attention to detail and discretion. Delivered high-level hospitality throughout charters, including cocktail service, table setting, and guest support, while seamlessly communicating with senior crew to ensure consistent, five-star experiences.

Solely managed all interior operations aboard the vessel, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and presentation standards to ensure a five-star guest experience. Oversaw full-service hospitality during chartered events, including reading client profiles, executing custom party setups, mixing cocktails, serving hors d'oeuvres, and managing all aspects of guest service. Coordinated and executed upscale dinner services—from tablescape design to formal service—while managing catering logistics and ensuring seamless, personalized guest satisfaction throughout each charter.

Delivered formal, high-end service aboard a privately owned vessel, supporting intimate dinner parties for business associates, corporate guests, and family with precision and discretion. Presented multi-course meals prepared by onboard chefs, crafted beverages, maintained polished tableware, and ensured all guest needs were met with seamless hospitality throughout each event. Supported overall interior upkeep, including post-event clean-up, polishing glassware and silverware, and performing occasional housekeeping duties such as linen changes and cabin resets.