Brandon Ayala
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Motivated Cook with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Friendly team member with experience in fast-casual and counter service. Fine dining expert and cheese connoisseur with extensive beverage and food knowledge. Dynamic presence known for enhancing customer experience at high-end dining locations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Team Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
Smyrna, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
- Used cash registers and calculators to prepare bills, accept payments and make change.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
- Monitored food temperatures and cooking equipment settings to maintain safety and prevent food-borne illness.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Most tips made was $40.30
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TNHigh School Diploma -
Lavergne High School
La Vergne, TN05.2021
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Cleaning techniques
- Customer interaction
- Food safety measures
- High-volume dining
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food and beverage pairings
- Menu memorization
- To-go order preparation
- Kitchen cook lines
- Taking orders
- Food running
- Food preparation and safety
Hobbies
- I can play many instruments such as the drums, guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, and accordion.
- Technology fan
- Christian
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Team Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2021 - Current
No Degree - Business Management
Motlow State Community College
High School Diploma -
Lavergne High School