Kenzie Carden
Decatur
Summary
High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Training Bartender
The brick deli and tavern
Decatur
09.2025 - Current
- Served food and beverages to customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new staff on service procedures and menu knowledge.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and ensured proper table settings.
- Crafted cocktails and beverages according to customer preferences and established recipes.
Team member
Chick-fil-A
11.2021 - Current
- Worked hard to provide upmost customer service along with speed and quality.
- Helped manage others to best execute the objective.
- After closing executed proper cleaning and sanitation requirements.
- Provided all my time and assisted in working other peoples shifts to ensure that we would not be short staffed.
Fine Dining Server
Simp McGees
Decatur
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced fine dining environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and wine pairings to enhance dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of tables and dining areas throughout service.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies, procedures, and service standards.
Sales Representative
Elite health insurance
Madison
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Guide customers to find correct plans and products for them.
- Educated clients on health insurance options and benefits.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine suitable coverage plans.
Tumble Class Instructor
Southern Spirit Cheer Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught tumble classes.
Education
High school honors degree -
Alabama connections academy
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-engineering
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, ALSkills
- Customer service
- Cocktail crafting
- Sales techniques
- Effective communication
- Time management
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Concert/ Raves
- Pickleball
- Charity events
- Golfing
Timeline
Server/Training Bartender
The brick deli and tavern
09.2025 - Current
Fine Dining Server
Simp McGees
08.2025 - 12.2025
Team member
Chick-fil-A
11.2021 - Current
Tumble Class Instructor
Southern Spirit Cheer Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Representative
Elite health insurance
08.2018 - 05.2022
High school honors degree -
Alabama connections academy
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-engineering
Calhoun Community College