Taylor Walker
Chesterfield
Summary
People-oriented Team Leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying team needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Glory Days Grill
Midlothian
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered high volume table and bar service in a fast paced sports bar environment, consistently prioritizing guest satisfaction
- Trained 10+ new servers on restaurant procedures, service standards, and POS systems
- Prepared cocktails and beverages to recipe specifications while maintaining bar cleanliness and organization
- Supported daily operations including opening/closing duties, inventory management, and supply restocking
Team Manager
Panera Bread
MIDLOTHIAN
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Ran day-to-day operations including scheduling, task delegation, and workflow to keep things running smoothly
- Tracked business performance, food costs, and revenue trends to spot what was working and fix what wasn't
- Put together monthly, quarterly, and year end reports while keeping an eye on daily metrics and transactions
- Kept inventory in check by managing receiving, stocking, and ordering
- Built up the team through hands on coaching, performance reviews, onboarding new hires, and keeping everyone motivated to hit their goals
Team Lead
Panera Bread
Midloithian
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Delegated tasks, organized work orders, and managed team workflows to keep productivity high during busy shifts
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards including proper handling, storage, rotation, and contamination prevention
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free to maximize efficiency
- Supported team growth through communication, training, and day-to-day coaching
- Promoted to leadership role based on strong work ethic and consistently excellent customer service
Donation Attendant
Goodwill
Midlothian
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Greeted and engaged in friendly conversation with every donor to create positive donor experiences.
- Offered donors assistance in unloading and carrying donations from vehicles.
- Maintained clean, orderly appearance of donation area.
- Separated, sorted and stacked items in donation trailer for efficient flow of goods into stores.
- Logged daily donations and issued tax receipts to donors.
- Explained donation policy politely when rejecting donations and recommended other options for disposal of items.
Cook
KFC
Midlothian
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA06-2021
Skills
- Team management
- POS systems
- Cash handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Upselling techniques
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- ServSafe Manager License - 2022
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Glory Days Grill
03.2025 - Current
Team Manager
Panera Bread
09.2022 - 09.2024
Team Lead
Panera Bread
06.2021 - 09.2022
Donation Attendant
Goodwill
12.2020 - 04.2021
Cook
KFC
11.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School