Michael Minnick
San Clemente | United States
Skills
- Business Operations and General Business
- Restaurant and Bar
- Logistics
- Recruiting
- Supply Chain and Logistics
Interests
No information
Industries
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Surf
In my own words
— MichaelExperienced 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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Education history
saddleback college
n/a | 2010 - 2013
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Socastee High School
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