Payton Griffin
Knoxville
Summary
Dedication to professional service and providing a high fine dining experience. Skilled in customer interaction and problem solving, with abilities to support other staff both on the floor and behind the bar to improve overall guest experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Nelsons Catering and Fundraising
Wakarusa
06.2026 - Current
- Operated riding mowers to cover large areas more quickly than with push mowers.
- Assisted in mowing, trimming, and edging lawns for various properties.
- Pulled weeds and sprayed lawn with weed killer and other chemicals.
- Weeded flower beds, removed debris from lawns, and raked leaves.
Barback/Host/Server Assistant
The Lakeside
Nappanee
07.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored customer needs and provided prompt assistance.
- Supported drink service by promptly delivering orders to guests.
- Collaborated with servers to enhance overall guest experience.
- Assisted bartenders by preparing garnishes and stocking supplies efficiently.
- Managed glassware inventory, ensuring quick access for bartenders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar areas during busy shifts.
- Maintained a clean and organized front-of-house area.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness of glassware and utensils.
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved concerns efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN07-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Trimming and weeding
- Landscape equipment operation
- Chemical application
- Heavy lifting
- Weather tolerance
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Nelsons Catering and Fundraising
06.2026 - Current
Barback/Host/Server Assistant
The Lakeside
07.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
The University of Tennessee