SOPHIA PARK
Sacramento
Summary
Upbeat and friendly server desiring a fun and supportive community that will enhance knowledge as a food and beverage server. Dependable teammate with 6 years experience in fast-paced restaurant settings including large scale and intimate private parties up to 180 guests (sole server). Maintaining all safe service standards and regulations with an incredibly personable and inclusive personality. Always ready to assist others by taking on additional tasks and anticipating customer needs to insure enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Swabbies on the River
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Maintained speed of service for food and drink orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food and drink items to tables according to order documentation.
- Cleaned dishes, glasses and cutlery during busy periods & wiped down cleared tables.
- Prepared special sauces, coleslaw, sliced up fruit and ice for bar.
- Assisted in private parties, serving up to 75 guests.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Performed under high stress environment every weekend with live music Friday through Sunday often at max capacity of 400 guests.
Food Server
Old Spaghetti Factory
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Warmly greeted guests with personalized greeting, as well as, recognizing regulars to insure their experience was top notch.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Served private parties from including banquets with 180 guests and with one other server.
Food Server
Red Robin
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Warmly greeted guests and cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Trained new team members and communicated with cooks to make sure all orders go out with correct modifications.
- Largest party served as sole server was 65 guests.
Skate & Party Assistant
Iceland Ice Skating Rink
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for opening and closing duties of skate office.
- Prepared ice rink for session by pulling tarps back, wiping down tables, checking all heaters (propane), and making sure skates were sharpened.
- Setting up refreshments area by cleaning all surfaces, bringing out all appliances, and all food related items such as utensils, cups, napkins, etc.
- Assigned as Private Party Pal to assist private parties from beginning to end with largest party being 65 guests as sole party assistant.
- Party Pal's responsibilities included minding party schedule, food serving, cake celebration, gifts and party photos.
- Assisted in making sure guests had tied their skates properly and monitored rink for safety issues.
Pool Cleaner
Woodlake Swim Club
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Brushed walls, cleaned tiles and vacuumed pool floors to prevent build-up of grime and algae.
- Skimmed pool surfaces before emptying skimmer baskets.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Cleaning bathrooms, play areas, small pool, large pool, and all table tops (any high touch points).
- Provided cleaning services for private pool club of 400 members, 120 families total.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Camino Fundamental High School
Sacramento, CA06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
American River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Positive attitude
- Making guests feel welcomed
- POS Transactions
- High-Volume Dining
- Food Safety Guidelines
- Plates Presentation
- Customer Loyalty
- Cleanliness Standards
- Safe Food Handling
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- High-volume service
- Staff training
- Menu knowledge
- Special Requests
- Doordash and Ubereats
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Server
Swabbies on the River
05.2022 - 11.2025
Food Server
Old Spaghetti Factory
09.2021 - 12.2021
Food Server
Red Robin
08.2020 - 08.2021
Skate & Party Assistant
Iceland Ice Skating Rink
10.2019 - 02.2020
Pool Cleaner
Woodlake Swim Club
05.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
El Camino Fundamental High School
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
American River College