Ajani Bayoc
Kansas City
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Jinya Ramen Bar
Overland Park, KS
2026 - Current
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and developed new team members in service protocols and menu knowledge.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving overall guest satisfaction ratings.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Handled the closing of the Restaurant ensuring all equipment has been cleaned after service, the handling of cash after shift
Bartender/Server
Jinya Ramen Bar
Overland Park, KS
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area and equipment.
- Trained new bartenders on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Crafted unique cocktails and beverages to enhance guest experiences.
Server/Barista
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, MO
03.2023 - 11.2025
- In-depth Knowledge on TOAST POS system
- Cash Transactions
- Customer service
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing guest needs and requests.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu offerings and service standards.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Developed knowledge of coffee origins and brewing methods to educate customers effectively.
- Assisted in training new baristas on beverage preparation techniques and customer service standards.
Prep Cook
SweetArt Bakeshop + Café
St. Louis, MO
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, measuring, and mixing for various menu items.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while following safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to support timely restocking efforts.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Assisted with catered events involving the set up and breaking down of event spaces
Assistant Studio Manager
Cbabi Bayoc Originals
St. Louis, MO
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintenance of online storefront and providing updates as needed
- Management of sales booths during events.
- Packaging and handled the creation of shipping labels for minor orders
- Managed inventory of art supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for production needs
Dishwasher
SweetArt Bakeshop + Café
St. Louis, MO
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Restocking of fridges when deliveries arrived.
- Moving of heavy items items for storage
- Sorted and organized kitchenware to streamline washing and drying processes.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Removal of Trash and Recycling during and after shifts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO05-2025
High school diploma -
Crossroads College Preparatory School
St. Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Highly reliable
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Casual dining experience
- Food allergen management
- POS systems
- Serving - Serving experience (3-5 years)
- Bartending
- Barista experience - Barista experience (1-2 years)
- Cash handling
- Coffee experience
- Bakery
- Food preparation
- Host/hostess experience
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Jinya Ramen Bar
11.2025 - Current
Server/Barista
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
03.2023 - 11.2025
Prep Cook
SweetArt Bakeshop + Café
07.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Studio Manager
Cbabi Bayoc Originals
05.2019 - 08.2021
Dishwasher
SweetArt Bakeshop + Café
07.2018 - 07.2019
Shift Leader
Jinya Ramen Bar
2026 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Kansas City Art Institute
High school diploma -
Crossroads College Preparatory School