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Zaleah Ayala

McKinney,TX

Summary

Proven to excel in high-volume dining environments, I leveraged my exceptional customer service and cash handling skills at Hooters to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline operations. Cultivating warm relationships and efficiently managing multiple tasks, I contributed to a positive dining experience, demonstrating a strong work ethic and hospitality service expertise. Personable and adaptable individual with knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences. Possesses strong understanding of menu offerings and food handling protocols, along with solid multitasking and communication skills. Able to contribute to positive dining atmosphere and ensure guest satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Hooters
06.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Sales Associate

Forever 21
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • 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.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Team Member

Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Melissa High School
Melissa, TX
06.2023

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu Memorization
  • Food Running
  • High-volume dining
  • Service prioritization

Certification

  • Food Handler Certificate (FHC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).

Timeline

Server

Hooters
06.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Forever 21
02.2022 - 07.2022

Team Member

Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Melissa High School

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