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Kaya Bunney

Mount Vernon

Summary

Restaurant server and manager with 7 years of experience in hospitality and customer engagement (not on resume but will share about previous experience if asked!). Possesses strong communication and leadership skills. Committed to always maintaining a positive work environment, as well as delivering excellent service and new ideas toward more efficient operations. Fast learning and strong desire to learn more.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server-Restaurant

Izakaya Tora
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Warmly greeted and sat guests when they entered the restaurant, explaining our daily specials and featured items on our menus.
  • Provided helpful suggestions to guests regarding our sake list, as well as thoroughly answering any questions they may have.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Created a welcoming environment for guests to love to return to.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies and dishes, as well as deep cleaning.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Delivered all food and drink items to customers in a timely matter and with precision.
  • Communicate with BOH chefs and employees to ensure everyone has a mutual understanding of specials, errors/mistakes, 86'd items, etc.

Assistant Manager-Restaurant

Kanji Corporation
10.2021 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: I initially started working with this company at Jjanga Steak and Sushi in 2021. This is where my server training began, and I quickly excelled. After about 8 months I was the 'Head Server' and a key holder, supervising the evening/closing shifts. After about a year and a half, I transferred to another restaurant within the company (Nalsso @ Sunset). I maintained the 'Head Server' position and worked hard to improve efficiency of operations. I was then promoted and claimed the title 'Assistant Manager' just before the restaurant rebranded (Mura BBQ Southwest).
  • Streamlined restaurant operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and team efficiency.
  • Implemented innovative service protocols, resulting in measurable improvements in dining experience.
  • Reduced labor costs while maintaining service quality.
  • Introduced cost-effective menu changes, boosting profitability without compromising customer favorites.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, improving staff retention and morale.
  • Coordinated with kitchen and FOH teams to ensure smooth service flow during peak hours.
  • Mentored junior staff, facilitating their professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Coordinated a rebranding for the restaurant throughout the entire process, including redesigning the interior of the facility and training the entire staff on new menu items and new procedures.
  • Guided and trained a new hire to take over the assistant manager position.
  • Stepped in to fill the general manager's position as they were transferred to another restaurant in the company.
  • Efficiently handled nearly all operations for the FOH and BOH during this time (roughly 2 months).
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Staff Member

Mod Pizza
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Maintained rigorous food safety standards at Mod Pizza, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Implemented inventory management improvements, minimizing waste.
  • Processed and made orders for dine-in, take-out, and 3rd party online orders.
  • This included assembling pizzas and salads, preparing food items for assembly line and cooking the pizzas in a commercial pizza oven.
  • Always ensured beverages in the drink cooler were stocked for guests, as well as the self-serve soda fountain machines and teas/lemonades.
  • Consistently looked after the dining area, making sure it stayed clean at all times, free of debris and dirty dishes.
  • Maintained rigorous food safety standards at Mod Pizza, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Implemented inventory management improvements, minimizing waste.

Education

GENERAL STUDIES -

Burlington-Edison High School
Burlington, WA
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer Engagement
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Menu Development
  • Health Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Service Excellence
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Loyalty

Timeline

Server-Restaurant

Izakaya Tora
03.2025 - 05.2025

Assistant Manager-Restaurant

Kanji Corporation
10.2021 - 12.2024

Staff Member

Mod Pizza
01.2020 - 08.2021

GENERAL STUDIES -

Burlington-Edison High School

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