KYLE TURJAK
New River,AZ
Summary
Motivated and engaging personality with flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Security
CAKE
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
Server Assistant
Etta
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Refilled drinks and condiments and restocked serving areas to minimize delays.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons.
- Helped reduce turnover time for tables through quick yet thorough cleaning practices that met all sanitation guidelines.
SECURITY
Casa Amigos
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
SERVER
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
03.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Sales Associate
GNC Live Well
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
SERVER / BARTENDER
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
02.2019 - 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.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Warm and Friendly
- Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
- Specials Promotion and Upselling
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Food and Beverage Service
- High-Volume Dining
- Team Player
- Natural Leadership
- Suggestive Selling
- Wine Pairings
Timeline
Server Assistant
Etta
09.2024 - 12.2024
Security
CAKE
06.2024 - 02.2025
SERVER
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
03.2022 - 01.2024
SECURITY
Casa Amigos
07.2021 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
GNC Live Well
05.2020 - 07.2021
SERVER / BARTENDER
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
02.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School