Ashley Pyatt
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Black Angus Steakhouse
Mesa, Az
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests with warm service in Black Angus Steakhouse dining room.
- Presented menu options and described steakhouse specials and beverages.
- Took accurate food and drink orders using point-of-sale system.
Server
PF Changs Restaurant
Mesa, Az
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered meals promptly and checked guest satisfaction during service.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to manage order changes and timing.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
Mesa, Az
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Server
AJ Sports Grill
Apache Junction, Arizona
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Coordinated with bartenders and servers for smooth guest flow.
- Monitored dining area and resolved seating concerns with professionalism.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as martinis, margaritas, and mojitos.
Server/Bartender
Taradiddles Sports Bar and Grill
Apache Junction, Arizona
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Mixed cocktails and poured beverages following Taradiddles bar standards.
- Served guests at Taradiddles with accurate food and drink orders.
- Greeted customers and explained Taradiddles menu specials and promotions.
Hostess/Server
Mickey D's Cafe
Apache Junction, Arizona
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted guests and managed seating flow in front-of-house dining room.
- Greeted guests and managed seating flow at Mickey D's Cafe
- Coordinated reservations and walk-ins using host stand systems and waitlists.
- Presented menus and answered dining room questions for cafe guests
- Monitored dining room activity and adjusted seating for smooth guest service.
- Enforced CDC guidelines regarding COVID.
Server
Hacker's Grill
Apache Junction, Az
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to manage order changes and timing.
- Refilled drinks, cleared tables, and reset dining areas.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Carpenter Apprentice
CF Turley Construction
Paradise Valley, AZ
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted CF Turley construction crews with framing, trim, and finish carpentry tasks.
- Measured and cut lumber for residential and commercial build projects.
- Operated hand tools and power tools during site carpentry work.
- Installed doors, windows, baseboards, and other finish materials.
Baker
Cinnabon Bakery
Schulenburg, Texas
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared Cinnabon cinnamon roll dough and fillings using bakery recipes.
- Baked pastries to Cinnabon standards for freshness and quality.
- Mixed icing and finished rolls with signature Cinnabon topping.
- Monitored ovens, proofers, and timers during daily bake cycles.
- Maintained clean workstations following bakery safety and sanitation rules.
- Stocked ingredients and supplies for steady bakery operations.
- Trained new bakers on Cinnabon procedures and product standards.
Bakery Clerk
Weikles Store and Bakery
Lagrange, TX
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Served customers at store and bakery counter with friendly, timely assistance.
- Packaged breads, pastries, and desserts according to store and bakery standards.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Operated register, processed payments, and balanced checkout transactions.
- Stocked bakery shelves, display cases, and front-end merchandise for daily sales.
- Communicated inventory needs and product shortages to store and bakery staff.
Tile Apprentice
Nice Tile and Stone
Chandler, Arizona
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared work sites for Nice Tile and Stone tile installation projects.
- Set tile on floors, walls, showers, and backsplashes.
- Measured and marked surfaces for tile layouts.
- Cut tile and stone using wet saws and hand tools.
- Mixed mortar, grout, and setting materials.
- Cleaned excess grout and polished finished stone surfaces.
- Assisted lead installers with material handling and jobsite setup.
Hostess/Server
Gym Bar and Grill
San Tan Valley, Arizona
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
Server
Frank's Restaurant
Schulenburg, Texas
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Education
Schulenburg High School
Schulenburg, TexasSkills
- Order accuracy
- Beverage service
- POS operation
- Menu management
- Alcohol regulation
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Food safety oversight
- Customer upselling
- Memory retention
- Strong work ethic
- Professional appearance
Timeline
Server
Black Angus Steakhouse
08.2024 - Current
Server
PF Changs Restaurant
07.2023 - 05.2024
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2022 - 02.2023
Server
AJ Sports Grill
09.2021 - 09.2022
Server/Bartender
Taradiddles Sports Bar and Grill
01.2021 - 04.2021
Hostess/Server
Mickey D's Cafe
10.2020 - 12.2020
Server
Hacker's Grill
06.2019 - 08.2020
Carpenter Apprentice
CF Turley Construction
01.2018 - 05.2018
Baker
Cinnabon Bakery
09.2017 - 12.2017
Tile Apprentice
Nice Tile and Stone
04.2016 - 08.2016
Bakery Clerk
Weikles Store and Bakery
11.2015 - 12.2016
Hostess/Server
Gym Bar and Grill
06.2015 - 09.2015
Server
Frank's Restaurant
05.2012 - 10.2014
Schulenburg High School