Jadyn Sykes
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated employee with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Known for exceptional customer service, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving abilities, consistently ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/beer-tender
Beach Burgers and Brews
Huntington Beach, CA
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of restaurant for optimal customer experience and team efficiency.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff and servers to ensure prompt food delivery, contributing to smooth service operations.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, calculate totals, and handle cash transactions.
Server
The Hangout Restaurant and Beach Bar
Huntington Beach, California
12.2023 - 04.2026
- Had mostly opening duties and service, which also included learning how to make bar drinks, seating guests, resolving issues without a manager, and I had to know an entire breakfast and lunch/dinner menu.
- Handled a POS, credit cards, and cash
- Maintained a clean and stocked environment
- Provided excellent customer service, even when very busy. Always providing recommendations and solving issues with any customer complaints.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Lead Server
Sierra Regency
Roseville, California
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Opened and closed the dining room at the facility.
- Led a team of 3-8 servers.
- Made sure walkers were out of the way and everyone had a safe space to walk.
- Knowledge of menu and how to use the menu on an iPad
- Cleaned the entire dining room and front half of the kitchen.
- Trained every new server we hired.
- Helped run parties/dances for the residents.
Merchandise Flow
Target
Anaheim Hills
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Ensured merchandise is stocked and displayed according to company guidelines.
- Pulled auto-fills from the back room and push the merchandise to the floor.
- Unloaded the truck delivered every night and stocked merchandise to the floor and the correct sections and shelves.
- Back stockws any over stock left over from the night.
Office Representative
State Farm
Newport Beach, California
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Administrative work:
- Answered phones and emails. Input odometer updates, helped customers pay their bills, set up appointments,
- Kept all of our clients happy by answering their questions and giving them great customer service.
Server
TGI Fridays
Yorba Linda, California
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Served all my tables with great customer service.
- Knowledge of the menu and drinks.
- Expo-ed food.
- Made sure my tables are clean, organized, and my guests are happy with their food and my service.
Assistant Manager
WorldWide Photography
Orange, California
03.2013 - 04.2013
- Seasonal Easter Job
- Showed customers which packages we offered.
- Took and sold photographs
- Made sure that all employees are staying on task
- Worked the register, closed up register and deposit money.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Cathy Jean Shoes
Brea, California
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear that matched their needs and preferences.
- Maintained store presentation by organizing merchandise and keeping displays attractive.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Stocked the back room.
Photographer and Sales Associate
JCPenny Lifetouch Studio
Brea, California
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Captured high-quality portraits for family and individual sessions.
- Sold packages and memberships.
- Answered phones and made appointments.
- Worked the register and handled money and products.
- Managed studio equipment setup and maintenance.
POS Associate
Kohls Department Store
Fullerton, California
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Worked the front registers
- Greeted all customers walking in.
- Sold Kohls credit cards.
- Organized sections around the store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School
Anaheim, CA06-2010
Photography
Fullerton Community College
Fullerton, CASkills
- Customer service
- Point of sale operation
- Food and beverage knowledge
- Table management
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentorship
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Timeline
Server/beer-tender
Beach Burgers and Brews
02.2026 - 04.2026
Server
The Hangout Restaurant and Beach Bar
12.2023 - 04.2026
Lead Server
Sierra Regency
09.2019 - 01.2021
Merchandise Flow
Target
04.2016 - 04.2018
Office Representative
State Farm
06.2015 - 09.2015
Server
TGI Fridays
05.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
WorldWide Photography
03.2013 - 04.2013
Seasonal Sales Associate
Cathy Jean Shoes
11.2012 - 01.2013
Photographer and Sales Associate
JCPenny Lifetouch Studio
04.2011 - 10.2011
POS Associate
Kohls Department Store
10.2010 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School
Photography
Fullerton Community College