Kayla Harris
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ozark Grill
Camdenton, MO
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Prep Cook
Stewarts Family Resteraunt
Camdenton, MO
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Bartender
Smoking Bones
Laurie, MO
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Maid
Super Clean House Keeping
Kansas City , MO
04.2007 - 09.2013
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Assisted homeowner with laundry folding, ironing and pressing.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Disinfected bathrooms and removed mold from shower stalls and bathtubs.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
Grain Valley MO
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive customer experience.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled high volume transactions during peak periods without compromising service quality or accuracy.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working various roles as needed including cashiering, stocking shelves, or assisting in the fitting room area.
- Managed returns and exchanges, resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing shopper inquiries.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Education
Diploma -
Lees Summit High
Skills
- P>Inventory
- P>Food running
- P>Handling difficult customers
- P>Staff Management
- P>Clear and effective communication
- P>Performance improvement
- P>Highly reliable
- P>Menu memorization
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dollar General
06.2024 - Current
Bartender
Ozark Grill
05.2022 - 05.2024
Prep Cook
Stewarts Family Resteraunt
08.2020 - 02.2022
Bartender
Smoking Bones
07.2016 - 12.2019
Maid
Super Clean House Keeping
04.2007 - 09.2013
Diploma -
Lees Summit High