Sophia Podesta
Newport Beach
Summary
Extremely hardworking and dependable employee with a proven ability to meet the needs of diverse customers while remaining calm and professional. Experienced in event setup and breakdown, including weddings and fine dining, with an extensive background in the food service and hospitality industry. Skilled at thriving in fast-paced environments, working on feet for extended periods, and taking on any task to support team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Oak
Laguna Beach
04.2026 - Current
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Take and accurately enter customer orders using a POS system.
- Recommend food and beverage options based on guest preferences.
- Maintain a clean, organized dining area by clearing and sanitizing tables
Caregiver
Lake Forest Home Care
Lake Forest, California
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for clients.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Host/Expo Runner/Busser
Arc Food & Libations
Costa Mesa, California
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed reservations and organized seating arrangements for efficient flow, over the phone and in person.
- Coordinated communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Cleared, cleaned, and reset tables quickly to maintain fast turnover.
- Restocked service stations (silverware, napkins, glassware)
- Ensured accuracy and presentation of dishes before serving.
Server
Dorn’s Breakers Cafe
Morro Bay, California
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure guest satisfaction during busy shifts.
- Managed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently for timely delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance the dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication during peak hours.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Hostess/Expo
StreetSide Ale House
Atascadero, CA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Server
AJ Spurs
Templeton, CA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Completed prep work, stocking stations with proper utensils, condiments and extra receipt paper and reporting shortages or technical issues to management.
- Assembled menu offerings including salads, soups, desserts and premade items and delivered to guests.
- Engaged with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere throughout their dining experience.
Cashier
Poke Chef
Paso Robles, CA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepared and served food.
- Counted product stock to maintain inventory records.
- Recorded the money in the register at the end of the night.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to meet health and safety standards.
Busser/Venue Preparation
The Loading Chute
Creston, CA
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Cleared tables to minimize wait times effectively and efficiently.
- Took initiative to help staff members whenever necessary.
- Performed daily side work such as polishing silverware, folding napkins and restocking condiments.
- Responsible for event setup and cleanup, particularly weddings.
Hostess
Joe's Place
Paso Robles, CA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Coordinated with servers to ensure smooth table turnover.
Education
High School Diploma -
Templeton High School
Templeton, CA06.2019
Skills
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
- Adaptable
- Very trustworthy and reliable
- Service prioritization
- Positive attitude
- Patient
- Fast learner
Timeline
Server
Oak
04.2026 - Current
Caregiver
Lake Forest Home Care
01.2026 - 04.2026
Host/Expo Runner/Busser
Arc Food & Libations
09.2025 - 02.2026
Server
Dorn’s Breakers Cafe
10.2021 - 08.2025
Hostess/Expo
StreetSide Ale House
06.2020 - 12.2020
Server
AJ Spurs
12.2018 - 03.2020
Cashier
Poke Chef
08.2017 - 12.2018
Busser/Venue Preparation
The Loading Chute
04.2017 - 08.2017
Hostess
Joe's Place
02.2017 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Templeton High School