Gavin Lai
Clovis,CA
Summary
Driven restaurant server with several years of foodservice experience. Skillful in memorizing detailed menus for thorough customer education. Commended and recognized for maintaining positive attitude and great sense of humor during peak hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Assistant
Lai Management
Fresno, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information and employee records.
Restaurant Waiter
Sunrise Kitchens
Fresno, CA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Presented menus to patrons, answered questions about menu items and made recommendations.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis North High School
Fresno, CA05-2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Order taking
- Table setting
- Cash handling
- Cleanliness
- Guest engagement
- Menu description knowledge
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Gym
- Video Games
- Cooking
- Embroidery
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
Central California Food Bank
- This organization exists today to fight hunger, by providing food to individuals and families in need. It helps the community by partnering with a variety of organizations such as local nonprofits to distribute food and assisting financially struggling families.
American Red Cross
- This organization provides disaster relief, support for veterans, international services, blood services, and health education. It helps the community by creating shelters, gathering blood donations, and training civilians on how to act in times of SOS.
Options Trading
- As an options trader, I learned about timing, risk management, and various strategies. By doing so, I was successfully able to make around $1,000 from NVIDIA to help support my family. My financial, decision making and analytic skills improved from options trading.
Timeline
Accountant Assistant
Lai Management
01.2023 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Sunrise Kitchens
08.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Clovis North High School