Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
AWARDS
Timeline
GeneralManager

Devante Lisch

Milwaukee,US

Summary

Throughout my career in the restaurant industry, I have consistently demonstrated a strong focus on guest service, ensuring that every customer has a memorable and enjoyable dining experience. One of my greatest strengths lies in my ability to connect with people. I genuinely enjoy building relationships, both with my team members and with customers. In addition to my people-centric approach, I am also adept at managing the various aspects of restaurant operations. I have a proven track record of successfully overseeing daily operations, including scheduling, inventory management, hiring, payroll, liquor ordering, marketing plans and cost control.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

Cafe Corazon
05.2025 - Current

Fast paced, Farm to table Mexican American cafe on the east side of Milwaukee.

GENERAL MANAGER

Rare Steakhouse MKE
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Fine Dining Steakhouse located downtown Milwaukee.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Stella Van Buren
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Italian/American Steakhouse located in the Westin Hotel.

GENERAL MANAGER

The Loaded Slate
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Sports bar and pub located downtown Milwaukee.

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Brick 3 Pizza
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • New York Style Pizzeria located downtown Milwaukee.

SERVER

Siebkins Resort
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Served fine dining in the main dining room and casual dining in the tavern. Resort located in Elkhart Lake, WI.

Education

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - HOSPITALITY

UW Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, WI

DIPLOMA - undefined

New Holstein High School
01.2014

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Management, Restaurant Operation, Menu Development, Payroll Management, Staffing, Marketing, Stock Control, Staff Training, Wine Knowledge, Hospitality, Scheduling, Customer Service, Bartending, Adaptability, Serving, Groundskeeping

AWARDS

Wine Spectator Award Winner 2023, 2024, and 2025, Dirona Award Winner 2024 and 2025, Open Table's Diner Choice Award Winner in 2024

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

Cafe Corazon
05.2025 - Current

GENERAL MANAGER

Rare Steakhouse MKE
09.2023 - 04.2025

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Stella Van Buren
01.2022 - 09.2023

GENERAL MANAGER

The Loaded Slate
05.2020 - 01.2022

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Brick 3 Pizza
02.2019 - 05.2020

SERVER

Siebkins Resort
05.2016 - 08.2019

DIPLOMA - undefined

New Holstein High School

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - HOSPITALITY

UW Fond du Lac
Devante Lisch