Travis Guillory
Seattle,WA
Summary
Hospitality and culinary professional with extensive experience, including Yard House, delivering high-quality customer service. Skilled in staff training, operational management, and maintaining standards for quality and safety. Proficient in Adobe InDesign and video editing, supporting clear marketing and communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Yard House
Seattle, Washington
07.2021 - 09.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Mixed and served beverages following standardized recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar and dining areas during shifts.
- Assisted with training new staff on menu offerings and service procedures.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while ensuring a balanced register at end of shifts.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
Production Cook
Whole Foods Market
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Executed all functions related to hot bar venue, ensuring high food quality and presentation.
- Prepared fresh organic meals with seasonal ingredients for diverse clientele.
- Managed kitchen inventory, maintaining daily availability of high-quality products.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team to develop innovative recipes aligned with market trends.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen area, promoting safety standards.
IT Graphic Support
Occasions by Audi
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2011 - 12.2019
- Communicated corporate identity through design of logo and collateral.
- Worked closely with CEO on creative/conceptual ideas. Cosigned thumbnails, roughs, and final comps for print advertising. Developed concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet website, ads, brochures, flyers, and marketing collateral for the company.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Gonzales, Louisiana
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted the store manager in managing store operations during scheduled shifts. Assigned co-workers and delegated tasks. Kept store operating to standard. Set a positive example for the team. Anticipated customer and store needs by evaluating the environment and customers. Communicated information to manager and team to run the store.
- Assisted and trained the new team members. Provided feedback about performance during the shift. Organized opening and closing duties as assigned. Responsible for cash handling and safety and security of all team members during each shift.
Kitchen Cook
Galvez Seafood Company
Prairieville, Louisiana
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Maintained a prepared and sanitary work area at all times. Used safe and hygienic food handling practices. Set up stations and collected all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service. Prepared a variety of food items. Served menu items compliant with established standards.
- Used food preparation tools in accordance with manufacture's instructions. Closed the kitchen correctly and following the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assisted with all duties as assigned by Chef or Kitchen Manager.
Kitchen Cook
Rocco's Poboy's
Gonzales, Louisiana
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Set up location in line with restaurant guidelines. Followed recipes, piece controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant management. Restocked all items as required throughout the shift.
- Prepared all food items in a hygienic and timely manner. Cleaned and maintained service station. Assisted with the cleaning, hygiene, and organization of kitchen, barge-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Performed extra responsibilities as requested by the Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
Detailer
Detailed Right, LLC
Prairieville, Louisiana
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Was responsible for improving the appearance of an automobile on both the inside and out. That included vacuuming the carpets, also condition the interior leather or vinyl with cleaning solutions. Also included washing, wax ing, buffing and polishing the vehicle.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies. Also any more responsibilities asked of me by the Manager.
Pizza Cook
Fox's Pizza Den
Gonzales, Louisiana
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Followed recipes and adhered to portion controls consistently. Ensured that all ingredients adhered to the safety standards. Prepared food quickly and efficiently. Ensured there were adequate supplies on hand.
- Organized opening and closing duties as assigned. Handled debit, credit, and cash transactions for clients. Maintained a safe and secure environment for all team members during each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School
Saint Amant, Louisiana05-2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Final Cut Pro
- iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
- GIMP
- Adobe InDesign
- Photoshop
- QuickBooks
- Google Applications
Volunteer
Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation, 2005-09, 2015-08
Activities
- St. Amant High School
- Prostart Certified Student
- Molley's Taekwondo Plus
- 1st Degree Black Belt/Level One Instructor
- Taekwondo Regional Champion in Sparring & Free Form 2007 & 2008
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Yard House
07.2021 - 09.2026
Production Cook
Whole Foods Market
04.2014 - 08.2021
Kitchen Cook
Galvez Seafood Company
05.2013 - 10.2013
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
10.2012 - 01.2014
Kitchen Cook
Rocco's Poboy's
05.2012 - 09.2012
IT Graphic Support
Occasions by Audi
05.2011 - 12.2019
Detailer
Detailed Right, LLC
05.2011 - 09.2011
Pizza Cook
Fox's Pizza Den
07.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School