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Mikayla Darby

Hoschton,GA

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Outgoing type A student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Cashier Team Lead

Wing and Burger Factory
Hoschton, GA
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.

Team Lead Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
Dacula, GA
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Led sales team to consistently deliver customer service, generating maximum sales potential.
  • Familiarized self with new products and services to engage with customers about features and benefits.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Engaged customers and trained sales associates using strong knowledge of products and promotions.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
  • Assisted staff with selling process to meet and exceed individual and company sales goals.
  • Scanned and bagged items and operated cash register to check out store patrons.

Server/Cashier

Chic-Fil-A
Statesboro, GA
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.

Wait Staff Member

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
Athens, GA
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by wiping down surfaces, emptying garbage cans.
  • Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
  • Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
  • Ensured that all orders were taken correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
  • Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology

University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Skills

  • Table Bussing
  • Food Inspection
  • Guest Engagement
  • Food Running
  • Supply Restocking
  • Table Setting
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Check Payment Processing
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Cash Handling
  • Order Accuracy

Certification

  • CNA License
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Affiliations

  • Treasurer of the Pre-Vet Club

Timeline

Server/Cashier Team Lead

Wing and Burger Factory
09.2022 - 12.2023

Team Lead Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
11.2021 - 08.2022

Server/Cashier

Chic-Fil-A
06.2020 - 07.2021

Wait Staff Member

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
08.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology

University of North Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Georgia Southern University
Mikayla Darby