Taylor Darro
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional in the food and beverage industry, specializing in team collaboration and exceptional customer engagement. Proven expertise in managing operations while upholding quality standards and driving customer satisfaction to new heights. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in addressing evolving challenges, with a strong ability to streamline inventory control and enhance staff training initiatives. Committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and elevates the overall guest experience, ensuring every interaction is memorable and impactful.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Manager
Target
09.2019 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily food and beverage operations, ensuring high service standards and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance service delivery and product knowledge.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels across departments.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjust product offerings, and maximize profitability in food services.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts, securing quality products at competitive prices for the store.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing promotional events, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
Sales Associate
Downeast Home and Clothing
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy at point of sale.
- Maintained store organization and cleanliness to promote a welcoming environment.
- Led initiatives to enhance visual merchandising, increasing product visibility and appeal.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Cashier/Nutrition Worker
Granite School District
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing satisfaction rates.
- Monitored product displays for compliance with merchandising standards.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained accurate cash register balances throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
Layton, UT06-2014
Skills
- Food and beverage operations
- Ordering supplies
- Customer service
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Supply ordering and management
Certification
- Certified Master Barista, Starbucks
Timeline
Food and Beverage Manager
Target
09.2019 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Downeast Home and Clothing
11.2015 - 04.2016
Cashier/Nutrition Worker
Granite School District
10.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School