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Certification
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Marissa Way

Dallas

Summary

Results-driven Restaurant Manager with extensive experience leading wine bar and restaurant operations. Knowledgeable in wine and pairing, staff training, and team development, with a focus on inspiring collaboration and high performance. Committed to upholding the highest service and operational standards while driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Postino Wine Cafe
Addison
07.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing staff scheduling, recruiting, and training.
  • Directing orders for the bar, kitchen, and operations.
  • Leverage sales projections to manage financials, control labor, and drive profitability.
  • Cross-trained in kitchen operations to provide full-shift leadership across all restaurant areas.
  • Ensure adherence to quality protocols for fresh, safe, and consistent products.
  • Conduct inventory processes to ensure precise tracking and efficient resource management.
  • Execute maintenance requests, and perform routine bar and facility checks to uphold safety and quality.
  • Supervise daily restaurant operations, team line-ups, and maintain high service and operational standards.
  • Represented the restaurant twice on Fox 4 to promote events and increase engagement.

Bartender

Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Dallas
11.2021 - 12.2022

Server

Snooze AM Eatery
Dallas
10.2020 - 11.2021

Bartender

Saltgrass Steakhouse
Dallas
01.2020 - 10.2020

Bartender

Houlihan's
Dallas
06.2017 - 12.2019

Cashier/ Hostess

Grand Lux Cafe
Dallas
06.2016 - 10.2017

Bookkeeper

Way CPA P.C.
Dallas
05.2012 - 01.2016

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

University of Texas At Dallas

Skills

  • Staff scheduling and labor management
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, and development
  • Financial management
  • Inventory control
  • Front and back of house management
  • Food and Beverage Ordering
  • Wine education
  • Guest relations and service recovery
  • IT ticketing and troubleshooting
  • Facility inspections and bar walks

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • Currently enrolled in the Introductory Course Program for the Court of Master Sommeliers

Affiliations

  • Drum and Guitar Player
  • Chess Wiz
  • Festival Lover

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Postino Wine Cafe
07.2023 - Current

Bartender

Sugar Factory American Brasserie
11.2021 - 12.2022

Server

Snooze AM Eatery
10.2020 - 11.2021

Bartender

Saltgrass Steakhouse
01.2020 - 10.2020

Bartender

Houlihan's
06.2017 - 12.2019

Cashier/ Hostess

Grand Lux Cafe
06.2016 - 10.2017

Bookkeeper

Way CPA P.C.
05.2012 - 01.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

University of Texas At Dallas