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Aylieea Grebe

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Adept at driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, exemplary skills in espresso machine operation and positive reinforcement at Follett/Starbucks, Albuquerque. Expert in preventive maintenance and employee scheduling, I elevated customer loyalty and team performance, ensuring top-notch service and repeat business.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD BARISTA

FOLLETT/STARBUCKS, ALBUQUERQUE
01.2022 - Current


  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Monitored customer feedback to improve barista performance and customer service.

Front Desk

Planet Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.

Hostess, Server, Trainer, Front Line

Red Robin
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Ensuring positive customer service
  • Collaborating with multiple customers (Often upwards of 20 customers at a time)
  • Handling a fast-paced work environment
  • Training new employees

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for greeting guests in a friendly manner and escorting guests to tables
  • Identify the needs of the guest and make a customized connection
  • Exhibit an outgoing personality that promotes a warm and inviting atmosphere
  • Monitors sorting and workflow of the restaurant and seats guests accordingly
  • Manages large parties; explaining seating options, wait time and escalating guest concerns
  • Open and close sections with the increase or decrease in the volume of guests
  • Rearrange chairs and tables if necessary and retrieves highchairs when needed
  • Answers phones calls, handles call ahead seating requests
  • Help maintain the dining area; assists servers with clearing and resetting tables
  • Practice safe food and beverage handling and cleanliness always

To-Go Functions (when assigned):

  • Take accurate orders by telephone or in person, explains menu items and offers appropriate suggestions to guests
  • Organize food orders and delivers food to guests including Curbside where applicable
  • Assembles prepared food, drinks and condiments in to-go containers accurately to ensure food transport is complete, clean and safe for guests
  • Safely handles food prep equipment such as knives, coffee maker, iced tea machine, etc
  • Uses the POS (Point of Sale) system and handheld devices effectively and accurately
  • Accurately manages money, makes change and process credit card transactions

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
12.2023

General Studies Certificate -

Central New Mexico College
Albuquerque
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Atrisco Heritage Academy

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Operational Procedures
  • Espresso Machine Operation
  • Customer Preferences
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Production Preparation
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Backroom Stocking
  • Safe Handling Standards

Additional Information

  • Awards , If you’ve received any awards, mention them here.

Timeline

LEAD BARISTA

FOLLETT/STARBUCKS, ALBUQUERQUE
01.2022 - Current

Front Desk

Planet Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022

Hostess, Server, Trainer, Front Line

Red Robin
01.2016 - 01.2021

Associate of Science - Psychology - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College

General Studies Certificate -

Central New Mexico College

High School Diploma -

Atrisco Heritage Academy
Aylieea Grebe