Khaila Ellis
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly motivated and passionate individual with a strong focus on communication and organization skills, seeking a full-time position. Eager to secure an entry-level position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2024 - 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.
Server
Abuelos
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Take orders and deliver food in a timely manner
- Attend to guests needs and requests in a attentive, friendly, courteous and professional manner
- Achieve maximum customer satisfaction
- Effective communication with HOH staff and management
Assistant Sports Bar Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained budgets and monitored costs
- Promote practiced compliance with fire, health, safety, and hyenine standards and regulations
- Assisted the general manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy
- Ensured store schedules and objectives are met by all employees
- Evaluate employee performance and identified hiring and training needs
- Conducted regular audits to ensure the store is functional and presentable
- Trained in all areas of service, Managerial, FOH, BOH, Bar, Host and Kitchen
Server, Host, Closing Management, Certified Trainer
The Melting Pot
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities
- Coordinating nightly restaurant management operations
- Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality and appearance
- Initiate strategic, team and individual goals to encourage high quality performance and organizational excellence
- Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
- Manage the restaurant to meet or exceed standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness
- Trained in all areas of service, Managerial, FOH, BOH, Bar, Host and Kitchen
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Tulsa, OkNo Degree - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Gardena, CA05-2025
Skills
- Establish clear and meaningful criteria or standards for effective performance
- Flexibility
- Knowledge of food service regulations
- Leadership skills
- Strong work ethic
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate (FHC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Sealant/Fluoride Varnish Application Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- X-Ray Certification
Timeline
Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2024 - Current
Server
Abuelos
02.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Sports Bar Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2022 - 02.2023
Server, Host, Closing Management, Certified Trainer
The Melting Pot
08.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Union High School
No Degree - Dental Assistant
UEI College
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