Jayda Clayton
TX
Summary
Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
09.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Server
Perry’s
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly, prioritizing customer needs.
- Utilized POS system for order placement, bill management, and complimentary items processing.
- Collaborated with team members during peak shifts to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences through attentive service and detailed menu knowledge.
- Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
Esthetician
European Wax Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Educated guests on current promotions, events and services within store or salon.
Server
Benihana
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Upsold high-profit items
Education
Esthetics
Salon Boutique Academy
Addison, TX10.2022
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX05.2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- High volume dining
- Service prioritization
- Sales techniques
- Food safety practices
- Daily specials memorization
- Food and beverage pairings
- Wine service
- Wine pairings
- Multitasking and organization
- Upselling techniques
- Price memorization
- Positive and professional
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
Timeline
Server
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
09.2024 - Current
Server
Perry’s
03.2023 - 09.2024
Esthetician
European Wax Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Benihana
03.2022 - 04.2023
Esthetics
Salon Boutique Academy
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School