Avery Holyelkface
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Hospitality professional with roles across server, cook, supervisor, and shift lead functions. Strong capabilities in coordinating shifts, directing team workflows, and maintaining service standards. Focused on timely execution, accurate order fulfillment, and reliable guest outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Server
Teppanyanki Kitchen
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2026 - Current
- Welcomed guests and managed seating assignments within hibachi dining area.
- Reorganized table settings and prepared dining areas ahead of upcoming parties.
- Maintained clean lobby entrance and dining room throughout shift.
Lawn Care Technician
Augusta Lawn Care
Cedar City, Utah
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Mowed residential lawns using Augusta Lawn Care equipment and safety procedures.
- Edged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs for clean Augusta Lawn Care property lines.
- Trimmed grass around trees, fences, and landscape beds during route service.
Food and Beverage Server
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Greeted Utah Tech University dining guests and took accurate food and beverage orders.
- Followed food safety rules and sanitation procedures during meal preparation and service.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
First Line Cook
Burger Theory
Saint George, UT
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared burger theory kitchen items for grill, fry, and prep stations.
- Assembled menu plates with proper portions and presentation standards.
- Communicated with servers and cooks to support smooth order flow.
Catering Assistant
Compassgroup
Cedar City, Utah
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Set up dining areas, counters, and service stations before meal periods
- Served guests with friendly, professional support during busy hospitality shifts
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to support smooth Compass Group meal service
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Cedar City, Utah
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Coached partners on drink recipes, customer service, and café standards.
- Prepared handcrafted beverages, brewed coffee, and food items to Starbucks standards.
- Managed cash handling, POS transactions, and register reconciliation during busy periods.
cold prep
Compassgroup
Cedar City, Utah
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Supervisor
Chick-Fil-A
Cedar City, Utah
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across kitchen and dining areas.
- Coordinated shift openings, closings, and station assignments for smooth operations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Introduction To The Cooking World
Cook Street Culinary Arts
Denver, CO05-2005
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO12-2004
Skills
- Order accuracy and food safety
- Guest service excellence
- Station preparation
- Team communication
Certification
Food Handlers Permit
Timeline
Host/Server
Teppanyanki Kitchen
09.2026 - Current
Lawn Care Technician
Augusta Lawn Care
09.2024 - 06.2025
Food and Beverage Server
Utah Tech University
10.2023 - 09.2024
First Line Cook
Burger Theory
04.2019 - 04.2021
Catering Assistant
Compassgroup
08.2017 - 04.2019
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
08.2016 - 04.2019
cold prep
Compassgroup
01.2016 - 08.2016
Supervisor
Chick-Fil-A
10.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Introduction To The Cooking World
Cook Street Culinary Arts
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College