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Michael Bayzman Watson

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years. I enjoy making sure people have an exceptional time at any store I work at. Hospitality is my most strongest point. I love coaching people to be there best. If I do something I give it 110% and live to spread that to all staff.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager/Trainer/Bartender

Landry’s Restaurants
Orlando, FL
01.2005 - Current
  • Optimized learning outcomes, designing engaging training materials that catered to various learning styles.
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Championed the use of innovative teaching techniques, keeping abreast of industry trends to ensure cutting-edge instruction methodologies were employed.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive strategies for improving overall business performance.
  • Led workshops on leadership development, honing managerial capabilities across multiple departments within the company.
  • Lead teams of trainers across the globe to open Landry’s locations. I’ve managed a team of over 430 employees at TREX and Rainforest.

Manager

Rainforest Cafe
Orlando, FL
03.2020 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Operated a store that has $65,000-80,000 in daily sales.
  • I managed a team of over 400.
  • I managed labor by constantly watching to see if I needed to make cuts. I am great at watching labor because I’m always on the floor.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Corporate Trainer/ Manager

Landrys Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Orlando, FL
10.2009 - 05.2020

Assistant General Manager

Dicks Last Resort
Orlando, FL, USA
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • New Restaurant opening team.
  • 8+ Million dollars in annual sales.
  • Participation in weekly inventory and ordering.
  • Hiring, Training and development of all employees.
  • Did P&L reports and COGS.
  • Did all hiring and training
  • Inventory once a week too.
  • Did all ordering and maintenance issues.

Bartender/Corporate Trainer

T-Rex Café
Orlando, FL, USA
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Monitored new server performance and offered continuous support throughout training period.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, encouraging repeat business and loyalty to the establishment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
  • Ensured accurate order taking and input into POS systems, reducing errors in food preparation and billing processes.
  • Did bar inventory as well as shortages in bar inventory. When not correct did research and if not right, made the bartenders use jiggers for a month.
  • I helped finish laying out the store and then trained the staff and management before opening..

Server Trainer/Bartender

Yak and Yeti
Orlando, FL, USA
01.2007 - 12.2008

Server Trainer

Rainforest Café
Orlando, FL
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
  • Mentored new hires through the training process, ensuring they became productive team members quickly and efficiently.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues and preventing negative reviews or feedback.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards throughout dining areas, contributing to a positive dining experience for guests.

Bartender/ Corporate Trainer

Landry's Aquarium
Kemah, TX, USA
01.2005 - 05.2006

Head bartender and corporate trainer. I did inventory with management. I also trained several MIT’s and over 25 employees.

Pharmacy Tech/Sales Associate

Sullivan Pharmacy
01.2002 - 12.2005

Education

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

The University of Texas at Austin
06.1997

Skills

  • Sales
  • Financial acumen
  • Marketing
  • Hospitality
  • Training & development
  • Dietary aide experience
  • Leadership
  • Casual dining experience
  • Technical sales
  • Supervising experience
  • Budgeting
  • Cash handling
  • Project management
  • Bartending
  • Wine knowledge
  • Product demos
  • Microsoft Word
  • OpenTable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Teaching
  • Guest services
  • Organizational skills
  • Payroll
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Computer skills
  • Financial analysis
  • Food safety
  • Salesforce
  • Business development
  • Sanitation
  • Food preparation
  • Algebra
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Phone etiquette
  • Geometry
  • Conflict management
  • Cost control
  • Restaurant management
  • React
  • Retail management
  • Cocktail experience
  • Cooking
  • Team management
  • Food handling
  • Sales management
  • Upselling
  • Quick service & fast food restaurant
  • Serving
  • Cash register
  • Employment & labor law
  • Guest relations
  • Shift management
  • Management
  • Basic math
  • Store management
  • Negotiation
  • OSHA
  • Maya
  • Work authorization
  • Spanish
  • Kitchen experience
  • Fast casual experience
  • Food service management
  • Kitchen management
  • Windows
  • Interviewing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Hospitality management
  • POS
  • Seafood
  • Food industry
  • Math
  • Restaurant experience
  • Recruiting
  • Banquet experience
  • Food management
  • Fine dining experience
  • Food service
  • Heavy lifting
  • Telemarketing
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building
  • Operations management
  • Staff development
  • Shift scheduling
  • Performance evaluations
  • Safety procedures
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Inventory management
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem resolution

Certification

  • ServSafe, 2023-05-01, 2028-05-31
  • Driver's License
  • ServSafe Food Safety Manager, 2023-05-01, 2028-05-31
  • Food Handler Certification

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Driving License: Yes

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Manager

Rainforest Cafe
03.2020 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Dicks Last Resort
01.2014 - 12.2017

Corporate Trainer/ Manager

Landrys Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
10.2009 - 05.2020

Bartender/Corporate Trainer

T-Rex Café
01.2008 - 12.2009

Server Trainer/Bartender

Yak and Yeti
01.2007 - 12.2008

Server Trainer

Rainforest Café
01.2006 - 12.2006

Manager/Trainer/Bartender

Landry’s Restaurants
01.2005 - Current

Bartender/ Corporate Trainer

Landry's Aquarium
01.2005 - 05.2006

Pharmacy Tech/Sales Associate

Sullivan Pharmacy
01.2002 - 12.2005

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

The University of Texas at Austin
Michael Bayzman Watson