Melinda Batey
Niles,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, notably as General Manager at Angela's Provisions. Proven expertise in team development and conflict resolution, driving operational excellence and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory management and POS systems, ensuring compliance and safety standards are consistently met.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Manager
Sand Bar and Grill
Saint Joe, IN
11.2024 - Current
- My responsibilities include serving customers and food handling, also running the door checking IDs and crowd control
General Manager
Angela's Provisions
New Buffalo, Michigan
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Supported daily operations for Angela's Provisions retail and food service teams.
- Helped manage inventory controls, ordering, and vendor coordination for provisions stock.
- Reviewed sales reports, budgets, and expense controls for Angela's Provisions.
- Maintained safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards across location.
Bartender/Server
Beer Church Brewing Co.
New Buffalo, MI
05.2018 - 10.2024
- Not only waiting on customers and making server tickets, there are also responsibilities as far as stocking and prepping stock.
- In 2024 I became assistant manager which included opening and closing duties. Counting drawers before and after each shift collecting money from servers and bartenders. Taking care of server checkouts. Also included inventory for the bar. Making sure the bar was prepped for the week with necessary liquors, mixers and garnishes.
Hostess/Server
Prime Table
Niles, MI
08.2014 - 03.2019
- As hostess the shift starts by making out floor plan and making sure servers have what they need for their shift, along with seating customers cashing them out, dealing with complaints to go orders and answers phones as well
server
Cordance Tavern / Evil Czech Brewery/ Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
South Bend, IN
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Delivered food and drinks to customers, ensuring a pleasant dining experience, and completed cleaning and closing tasks efficiently at end of night.
Owner/Operator
Kiddie den Daycare
Buchanan, MI
01.2001 - 10.2012
- Created lesson plans for daily activities, ensuring children's developmental needs were met. Coordinated safe transportation for children during outings, prioritizing their well-being. Oversaw scheduling and billing processes through Quicken, streamlining operational efficiency.
Education
some college - medical and psychology
Lake Michigan College
Bertrand, NE10-2026
Skills
- Teamwork
- Fine dining experience
- Complaint handling
- Team development
- Assistant manager experience
- Medical terminology
- POS systems
- Bartending
- Food safety
- Food & beverage industry
- Childcare
- Problem-solving
- Food safety management
- Typing
- Critical thinking
- Anatomy knowledge
- Restaurant experience
- Leadership
- Serving
- Vital signs
- Team management
- Customer service
- Sales
- Restaurant management
- Staff scheduling
- Customer relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Team coordination
- Team training and development
- Staff management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- January 2003 to Present
- Food Handler Certification
- Certified Dietary Manager
Timeline
Bartender/Manager
Sand Bar and Grill
11.2024 - Current
General Manager
Angela's Provisions
05.2024 - 04.2026
Bartender/Server
Beer Church Brewing Co.
05.2018 - 10.2024
server
Cordance Tavern / Evil Czech Brewery/ Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
09.2016 - 09.2017
Hostess/Server
Prime Table
08.2014 - 03.2019
Owner/Operator
Kiddie den Daycare
01.2001 - 10.2012
some college - medical and psychology
Lake Michigan College