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Michael Minnick

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San Clemente | United States

Skills

  • Business Operations and General Business
  • Restaurant and Bar
  • Logistics
  • Recruiting
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
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Michael

Experienced and effective in restaurant management.

Adept in all aspects of restaurants front and back of house operations. I come with over 24 years of industry experience in management and operations at fine dining and casual dining restaurants. I hold a diverse skill set, and as a result creating positive team relationships and excellent customer service for guests. I am extremely passionate about the food service industry and eager to use my experience to help another restaurant prosper.

Trajectory

Jan 2018 — Dec 2020
Bar Manager · Pierside Kitchen and Bar
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position. - Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020
Bar Manager · Pierside Kitchen and Bar
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position. - Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020
Bar Manager · Pierside Kitchen and Bar
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position. - Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020
Bar Manager · Pierside Kitchen and Bar
Altered cocktail menu based on seasonal ideas and ingredients. - Assisted GM with all daily tasks, and independently handled projects as well as customer concerns. - Trained FOH staff at every position. - Worked to ensure that the restaurant was up to par regarding health departments codes and requirements. - Placed orders weekly for all bar supplies needed.
Jan 2017 — Dec 2018
Managing Partner/GM · Surfside Pizza
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license - Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc. - In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Jan 2017 — Dec 2018
Managing Partner/GM · Surfside Pizza
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license - Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc. - In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Jan 2017 — Dec 2018
Managing Partner/GM · Surfside Pizza
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license - Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc. - In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Jan 2017 — Dec 2018
Managing Partner/GM · Surfside Pizza
2020 -2023 Food buyer for 2 pizzerias - Buyer for alcohol at location that obtained beer and wine license - Effectively coordinated daily operations, resulting in better productivity and overall customer satisfaction. - In charge of scheduling for front and back of house weekly for both restaurant locations. - Handled all customer related issues, inquiries, donations, fundraisers etc. - In charge of interviewing, hiring, and firing for both locations.
Jan 2016 — Dec 2017
Bartender · The Ranch Harvest Restaurant
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly - Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next bartender would be setup for success.
Jan 2016 — Dec 2017
Bartender · The Ranch Harvest Restaurant
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly - Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next bartender would be setup for success.
Jan 2016 — Dec 2017
Bartender · The Ranch Harvest Restaurant
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly - Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next bartender would be setup for success.
Jan 2016 — Dec 2017
Bartender · The Ranch Harvest Restaurant
Came up with seasonal drink ideas quarterly - Was part of resort fine dining experience always striving to provide guests with drink and menu knowledge. - Worked a flexible schedule making sure I was always available during all major holidays and special resort events. - Always stocked, prepped, and covered bar so that when shift changed the next bartender would be setup for success.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2016
Bartender/Assistant Manager · The Wine Bistro
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar. - Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu knowledge and customer service.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2016
Bartender/Assistant Manager · The Wine Bistro
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar. - Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu knowledge and customer service.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2016
Bartender/Assistant Manager · The Wine Bistro
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar. - Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu knowledge and customer service.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2016
Bartender/Assistant Manager · The Wine Bistro
Key holder responsible for closing restaurant and bar 3 nights a week. - Assisted GM with hiring, interviewing, buying for the restaurant and bar. - Provided guests with extensive menu knowledge and helped sway them in the right direction for their orders. - Was able to provide guest with a great dining experience through my extensive menu knowledge and customer service.
Jun 2013 — Oct 2014
independent sales rep · Alpine Stars
I handled all sales for key accounts in the socal region.
Mar 2013 — Mar 2014
independent sales rep · Fyasko
handled all key accounts for the entire U.S
Mar 2008 — Mar 2014
retail customer service/wholesale customer service/inside sales · Rainbow Sandals
handled all retail customer service calls, processed web orders, checked status of orders etc. handled california and florida key accounts in the wholesale division

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