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Abygail Tolentino

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated server with a strong work ethic at Ruby’s Diner, delivering exceptional customer service and engaging guests effectively. Skilled in cash handling and upselling menu options, consistently enhancing the dining experience while thriving under pressure. Committed to finding solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Host/Expo

Ruby’s Diner
Costa Mesa, CA
11.2023 - 12.2025

Hostess - 2 years of experience

  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and needs.
  • .Greeting customers
  • Handing menus to customers
  • Sitting customers down according to table/server seating
  • Answering phone calls
  • Taking to-go orders thru phone and in person
  • Using cash register to take debit/credit and cash payments
  • Maintained clean area
  • Gave proper communication to servers and customers
  • Did proper side work: cleaned high-chairs, doors, windows, counters, restocked to-go containers and utensils, wiped down POS systems, restocked ketchup, salt, and pepper packets, etc.

Expo/Food Runner - 2 years of experience

  • Running food and taking trays of food to tables
  • Restocked area and maintained it clean
  • Assisted servers with customer requests
  • Refilled drinks
  • Offered customer any additional items; Ex: any more dressing, utensils, extra plate, refill, etc.
  • Organized food by order
  • Had knowledge of dressings, ingredients, cooking style, and proper food placement

Server/Waitress - 1 to 2 years of experience

  • Greeted tables with a smile and offered any beverages and appetizers to start
  • Repeating customers’s order to assure accuracy
  • Checked up on the food with expo to run the food myself
  • Asked tables if they need anything else
  • Checking up on tables every often
  • Always suggesting menu options
  • Always trying to upsell
  • Always finding solutions to problems with customers
  • Offered dessert after customer was done with their entrees
  • Assured customer there is no pressure after dropping off the tab
  • Offered any to-go containers and/or to-go cups for drinks
  • Offered refills when checking up on tables
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Did proper side work: cleaned tables from assigned sections, refilled salt, pepper, and sugar, refilled sugar packets, refilled and wiped down napkins dispenser, sprayed each table and wiped them with a rag, placed silverware at each table, helped coworkers with their side work, brewed coffee and tea,

Education

No Degree - Forensic Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

High School Diploma -

Segerstrom Highschool
Santa Ana
05.2024

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Works well under pressure

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Server/Host/Expo

Ruby’s Diner
11.2023 - 12.2025

No Degree - Forensic Psychology

California State University, Fullerton

High School Diploma -

Segerstrom Highschool
Abygail Tolentino