Maria Lopez
Head Waiter
Food & Beverage · Philippines
From assistant waiter to section lead across four cruise contracts.
Available from 1 December 2026
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About
I lead dining-room service with a focus on allergy communication, team handovers and a welcoming guest experience. I enjoy coaching first-contract waiters and keeping service calm on busy turnaround days. My next goal is a restaurant supervisor position.
Languages
- English · fluent
- Spanish · fluent
- Filipino · native
Ship-by-ship contract history
4 cruise contracts · fictional sea service
March – September 2026
Head Waiter
Ocean Aurora · Meridian Voyages (fictional)
- Led a 10-person section and trained 4 new team members.
Reference available on request
April – October 2025
Senior Waiter
Ocean Aurora · Meridian Voyages (fictional)
- Introduced a dietary-request check at pre-service briefing.
Reference available on request
February – August 2024
Waiter
Coral Horizon · Meridian Voyages (fictional)
- Cross-trained in speciality dining.
Reference available on request
March – September 2023
Assistant Waiter
Meridian Star · Meridian Voyages (fictional)
- Completed first contract and service training.
Reference available on request
Certificates & training
Illustrative records, not verified qualifications. Status shown as of 8 October 2026.
STCW Basic Safety Training
CurrentHarbour Maritime Academy (fictional)
Issued: 12 February 2024
Expiry: 12 February 2029
Food Safety Level 2
CurrentOcean Learning Centre (fictional)
Issued: 8 March 2025
Expiry: 8 March 2028
Passenger Ship Crowd Management
CurrentHarbour Maritime Academy (fictional)
Issued: 12 February 2024
Expiry: 12 February 2029
No identity documents, certificate numbers or downloadable credentials are included.
Professional skills
- Dining-room leadership
- Wine service
- Allergy procedures
- New-crew training
- Service recovery
Awards & recognition
- Crew of the Month · March 2026
- Service Coach Award · 2025
Professional references
Restaurant Manager and Food & Beverage Director references available on request.
Fictional product walkthrough · scenario dated 8 October 2026. All portraits are original illustrations, not photographs of real people. Salaries, dates and qualifications are examples only.