Clayon McKenzie
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High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Groundkeeper
Breezy Point Resort - Breezy point .MN = Present
April 2022 to October 2022
Food Prep Chef
Big Sky Boyne Resort - Bozeman, MT
January 2022 to April 2022
Always make sure food Is prep and labeled for the next day. Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues. Stayed in open communication with the kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Host
Six Flags - St. Louis, MO
May 2021 to January 2022
Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests. Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues. Stayed in open communication with the kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Housekeeping Houseman
Retreat Inn - St. Thomas, Jamaica
November 2020 to February 2021
Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries. Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas such as lobby, pool and public restrooms. Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition. Cook/server
Jane's Homestyle Restaurant - St. Thomas, Jamaica July 2016 to February 2019
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Keeps the register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices. Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation. Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination. Education
General Studies
Yallahs High School
September 2005 to June 2010
Skills
• Hospitality service expertise
Excellent
Interactive communication skills
Excellent
Performance improvement
Excellent
• Food service
• Restaurant experience
• Serving
• Guest services
• Cleaning (5 years)
• Host/hostess experience
• Cooking (5 years)
• Hotel experience
• English
• Bartending (1 year)
• Food Handling
• Food Preparation (2 years) •
Kitchen Experience (5 years) •
Landscaping (5 years)
Languages
• English - Expert