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Evelyn Lopez

Oakland ,California

Summary

Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dependable [Job Title] successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Wait Staff Member

Applebee's Grill + Bar
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Streamlined dining experience for patrons through consistent communication with kitchen staff regarding order updates and special requests.
  • Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
  • Displayed extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients, allowing for informed recommendations to diners with dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Provided support during catering events by setting up stations, serving food promptly, engaging with attendees professionally.
  • Minimized wait times by quickly seating guests during peak hours, improving overall customer experience.

Wait Staff Member

Fentons creamery
09 2015 - 09 2016
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials to guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
  • Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets consistently by upselling beverages, appetizers, desserts, and other add-ons effectively.
  • Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings and contributed ideas for improving overall service efficiency and guest satisfaction levels.
  • Minimized wait times by quickly seating guests during peak hours, improving overall customer experience.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Waitress

Ricky's Sports Bar and Grill
10 2016 - 10 2018
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Facilitated seamless dining experiences for large parties by coordinating orders and special requests.
  • Assisted management in training new waitstaff, sharing expertise on best practices for exceptional service delivery.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Starbucks Clerk

Safeway
10.2024 - 06.2025

Cashier/ made Frappuccino and different coffee beverages also served sandwiches and pastry. Know how to open and close the store.

Education

Dinuba High School
Dinuba California

Skills

  • Banquet coordination
  • Cash Handling
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • High-volume dining
  • Ordering procedures
  • Food running
  • Sales expertise
  • Food station setup
  • Daily specials memorization
  • Order accuracy
  • Accurate money handling
  • Upselling techniques
  • Bar terminology
  • Beverage preparation
  • Menu memorization
  • Food sales and promotion
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Tableside Service

Additional Information

  • work on and off at Rickys sports bar mostley for football/)basketball sesson

Timeline

Starbucks Clerk

Safeway
10.2024 - 06.2025

Wait Staff Member

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Wait Staff Member

Fentons creamery
09 2015 - 09 2016

Waitress

Ricky's Sports Bar and Grill
10 2016 - 10 2018

Dinuba High School
Evelyn Lopez