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Blake Hayashi

White Salmon

Summary

Experienced hospitality specialist with over 9 years in fast-paced service roles, including bartending and serving. Demonstrated success in enhancing guest experiences through strong customer service and in-depth food knowledge. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team focused on excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / FOH

Pixan Taqueria and Cantina
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Efficiently trained and mentored all new hires enhancing their service skills behind the bar.
  • Executed drink orders efficiently during peak hours, enhancing guest dining service and reducing wait time.
  • Created unique cocktail recipes for the menu that parallel with the origin of the restaurant.
  • Utilized POS systems efficiently with a focus on recommendations, speed, and accuracy.

Business Development Associate

VFI Corporate Finance
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Built professional relationships with financial managers supporting them in their equipment and project finance needs.
  • Able to prioritize goals and meet daily incentives in a fast paced environment.
  • 3 signed deals for the company profiting over 4 million in sales while remaining in the top 10% of the company.

General Manager

Pickles and Swiss
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for team management, training, inventory, quality control and standards.
  • Created current training manual.
  • Maintained up to date schedule and payroll responsibilities.
  • Personally helped open and operate the 2nd location which grossed over 1 million in sales in the first year.

Education

Full Ride Soccer Scholarship -

North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID

Skills

  • Fast-paced environment management
  • Order and inventory oversight
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer service and POS management

Accomplishments

  • Received recognition for superior customer service, enhancing guest retention by 30% within 1 year.
  • Assisted with menu creations and pioneered a best seller.

Timeline

Bartender / FOH

Pixan Taqueria and Cantina
01.2023 - 01.2025

Business Development Associate

VFI Corporate Finance
01.2018 - 01.2019

General Manager

Pickles and Swiss
01.2012 - 01.2018

Full Ride Soccer Scholarship -

North Idaho College

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