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Laila Jean Kern

Summary

Dedicated hospitality professional with 7 years of restaurant and service experience. Skilled in high-volume service, fine dining, and wine & spirits sales. Energetic team player with strong customer service abilities and training in alcohol and food safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Waitress

Stubborn Seeds Hospitality
Waynesville
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide fine-dining service in a fast-paced environment
  • Support wine and spirit sales

Server / Sales Person

Midpoint Highlands Restaurant
Highlands
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered fine-dining service with attention to detail
  • Assisted in wine and spirit sales and customer education
  • Contributed to upselling and guest satisfaction

Sales Person / Waitress

Waffle House
Sylva & Waynesville
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed high-volume customer service and food orders
  • Maintained a clean and safe dining environment

Bakery Clerk

Ingles
Hazelwood
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Handled cashier duties and bakery bookkeeping
  • Ensured consistent product quality and presentation

Server

Winchester Creek Country Club
Balsam
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Served club members and assisted with prep cooking
  • Maintained top-tier guest satisfaction

Education

HCC
Clyed , NC

Skills

  • High-volume server
  • Customer service skills
  • Wine and spirit sales expertise
  • Alcohol and food safety
  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Enthusiastic about learning new skills
  • Strong team player
  • Positive attitude
  • High-energy attitude

Timeline

Waitress

Stubborn Seeds Hospitality
07.2023 - Current

Server / Sales Person

Midpoint Highlands Restaurant
04.2021 - 07.2023

Sales Person / Waitress

Waffle House
01.2020 - 04.2021

Bakery Clerk

Ingles
10.2018 - 10.2019

Server

Winchester Creek Country Club
05.2017 - 10.2019

HCC
Laila Jean Kern