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Kelsey Perkins

Pukalani,HI

Summary

Aloha, My name is Kelsey Perkins and I am applying for the full-time FOH position at Freshies. I live in Pukalani and have been living upcountry and on the north shore on Maui for the past 13 years. I currently work nights as a barback at Monkeypod Kitchen In Wailea. I have only been at Monkeypod for a little over a year, and although I do enjoy my job and the people I work with I am wanting to work closer to home and also would be ecstatic to be able to work mornings instead of nights.

I have worked at few different restaurants on Maui including Mama's Fish House and Maui Kombucha. I worked at Mama's for four years prior to the pandemic as a barback and I was as Maui Kombucha (when it was across the street, next to Fusion Fit) for 3 years prior to Mama's.

I took a little break from the restaurant industry after the pandemic; I ended up pursing my massage license which I am still in the process of getting activated. My Ideal situation is to work full time at Freshies and be able to practice masssage in the afternoons and evenings 2 or 3 nights a week.

I am passionate about being involved with the community and about supporting all things local. I love Maui with all my heart; this island has taken me in like no other place in the world. I am incredibly grateful for any and all opportunities to be service to the people of Maui. I feel extremely blessed to be a part of this island,

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Barback

Monkeypod Kitchen
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
  • Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
  • Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.

Barback

Mama's Fish House
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Server

Maui Kombucha
03.2013 - 03.2016

I was able to work with a fantastic group of people during my time at Maui Kombucha and had an excellent time serving our regular clientele. It was a very easy serving job with just 3 kombuchas on tap and sold mostly raw food, but we certainly were jamming some hours of the day from which I was able to really learn about the power of an excellent team and it was my first job becoming familiar with a POS system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kimball Union Academy
New Hampshire
05.2004

No Degree - General Studies

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
2005

Completed And Graduated Massage School; CMT - Massage

Montana School of Massage
Missoula, MT
05.2006

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Stock Rotation
  • Glassware organization
  • Bussing Tables
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Guest service
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Restaurant Barback

Monkeypod Kitchen
07.2023 - Current

Barback

Mama's Fish House
03.2016 - 03.2020

Server

Maui Kombucha
03.2013 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Kimball Union Academy

No Degree - General Studies

The University of Montana

Completed And Graduated Massage School; CMT - Massage

Montana School of Massage
Kelsey Perkins