Ashley Taylor
San Diego
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Manager
Lost Cause Meadery and Oddish Wine
03.2023 - Current
- Managed tasting room operations, ensuring smooth guest service and consistent brand experience.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, pouring standards, and customer engagement techniques.
- Coordinated daily scheduling, coverage, and task assignments for front-of-house team.
- Monitored inventory levels for wine, mead, and retail merchandise.
- Supported special events, tastings, and private bookings from planning through execution.
Assistant Manager
Seven Seas Coffee Roasting
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinated staff schedules, task assignments, and shift coverage to support smooth operations.
- Supervised daily café and roasting workflows to maintain consistent service and production standards.
- Enforced quality-control procedures for brewing, roasting, and beverage preparation consistency.
- Monitored coffee inventory, supplies, and reorder needs to prevent production disruptions.
- Prepared espresso beverages, brewed coffee, and specialty drinks to consistent quality standards
Lead Barista, Server
The Mission
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised barista workflows to maintain consistent drink quality and service pace
- Trained new team members on espresso preparation, POS use, and café standards
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked milk, beans, syrups, and retail supplies
- Coordinated opening and closing duties to keep café operations organized and ready
- Coordinated brunch service flow to maintain timely, accurate table delivery during peak dining periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy
San Diego, CA01-2013
Skills
- Customer service management
- Wine knowledge
- Brand promotion
- Inventory management
- Wine history
- Organizational skills
- Customer experience
Timeline
Tasting Room Manager
Lost Cause Meadery and Oddish Wine
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Seven Seas Coffee Roasting
01.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Barista, Server
The Mission
01.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy