Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Kendall Tate

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Mellow Mushroom
Knoxville, Tennessee
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
  • Assisted in training new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
  • Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems.

Senior Group Leader/ Runner

The Barker Lounge
Cumming, Georgia
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead and control groups of 15+ dogs
  • Aid in cleaning the facility
  • Greet customers and help with their inquiries
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured high standards of pet care.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for animal handling.

Team Member

CAVA
Cumming, Georgia
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Lead and collaborated with peers on the food preparation line
  • Greeted customer and took their orders
  • Answered phone calls and helped customer with inquiries
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for meal assembly and ensured quality standards.

To-Go Specialist

O’Charley’s
Cumming, Georgia
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Processed online phone and in-person orders efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests and answering inquires.
  • Ensured accurate packaging of food items for delivery.
  • Prepared takeout orders efficiently for customer pickup.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business
Knoxville, TN
05.2028

High School -

West Forsyth High School
GA
05.2024

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Marketing photography
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Professional demeanor
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Work-life balance
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Detail orientation

Awards

National Technical Honor Society, Member, 08/22, 05/24

Affiliations

  • Volunteered at Young Williams Animal Center, to provide care and treat animals in my free time.

Certification

  • Tennessee and Georgia Alcohol Serving Permit (Achieved Sept 2025)

Timeline

Server

Mellow Mushroom
10.2024 - Current

Senior Group Leader/ Runner

The Barker Lounge
07.2023 - Current

Team Member

CAVA
01.2023 - 07.2023

To-Go Specialist

O’Charley’s
05.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business

High School -

West Forsyth High School