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Taylor Hawkins

Sun City,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Lead Server at Vista Winds Retirement Community, recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative service techniques. Proven team leader with exceptional communication skills and a strong focus on problem-solving, fostering a collaborative environment while training staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Committed to creating memorable dining experiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Vista Winds Retirement Community
09.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations ensuring exceptional customer service and timely order delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on menu offerings and service protocols.
  • Managed dining room setup, maintaining cleanliness and organizing tables efficiently.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and enhance dining experience.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering a positive dining atmosphere.
  • Implemented new service techniques that improved guest satisfaction scores significantly.
  • Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.

Server

Fellowship Square
09.2023 - 09.2025

• Greeting the residents with a warm and friendly smile and showing them to their table. I am very understanding that some of the residents have physical disabilities and require help to get where they need to be. I always try to help them in any way ! possibly can. I like to make an effort to remember little things about the residents to make them feel seen and known.
• My job entails taking orders, running hot food to the residents, and making sure they have everything they need to make their dining experience the best it can be. I always make a point to check in with my tables, refill drinks before they ask, and to overall make their time there satisfactory.

Education

Associate's Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Willow Canyon High School
Surprise, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Exceptional communication
  • Employee training and development
  • Responsible and trustworthy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service

Timeline

Lead Server

Vista Winds Retirement Community
09.2025 - Current

Server

Fellowship Square
09.2023 - 09.2025

Associate's Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College

High School Diploma -

Willow Canyon High School
Taylor Hawkins