Maya Griffith
Antioch,TN
Summary
Hospitality professional with 6+ years of experience in luxury and high-volume settings, specializing in inventory management, event coordination, and culinary techniques. Recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through personalized service and creative food and beverage pairings, while maintaining impeccable quality and safety standards. Committed to fostering teamwork and efficiency in fast-paced environments, driving continuous improvement, and customer gratification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hotel Fraye - Hilton Curio Collection
02.2023 - Current
- Mix craft cocktails and maintain bar operations while delivering exceptional guest service at a luxury hotel; building a strong rapport with a local and international clientele
- Monitor inventory levels, implement cost control measures, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining a pristine bar area
- Drive guest satisfaction through personalized beverage recommendations and swift service, consistently receiving positive feedback from hotel patrons
Bartender and Prep Cook
Union Station Hotel Autograph Collection
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained precise inventory control and cash handling procedures while serving diverse clientele in a high-volume historic hotel setting
- Coordinated with the kitchen team to develop complementary food and beverage pairings for special events and hotel functions
Line Cook - Prep Cook
The MockingBird
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed efficient prep methods and station organization strategies that enhanced kitchen workflow and service speed
- Maintained precise ingredient portioning and preparation standards while managing multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Executed complex multi-course meal preparations while adhering to strict food safety protocols and quality standards
Line Cook
ETC. Restaurant
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant specifications.
- Collaborated with fellow line cooks to coordinate cooking times and plate presentations for seamless service.
Education
High School Diploma -
McGavock Highschool
Nashville, TNAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNSkills
- Highly reliable
- Engaging personality
- Drink preparation techniques
- Event Coordination
- Beverage Knowledge
- Safety and Sanitation
- Culinary Techniques
- Team Management
- Food Safety
Timeline
Bartender
Hotel Fraye - Hilton Curio Collection
02.2023 - Current
Bartender and Prep Cook
Union Station Hotel Autograph Collection
10.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook - Prep Cook
The MockingBird
05.2019 - 08.2022
Line Cook
ETC. Restaurant
08.2017 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
McGavock Highschool
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Nashville State Community College
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