Michael Black
Beacon,NY
Summary
Seasoned hospitality professional with 30 years of experience in food & beverage operations, staff leadership, menu development, and customer service. Proven ability to optimize labor costs, ensure compliance, enhance guest experience, and deliver efficient service. Passionate about leveraging hospitality expertise while transitioning into a new career path that values organization, communication, and customer-focused problem solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landacaper
Southern Dutchess Lawn Care
Beacon, New York
03.2026 - Current
- Maintained landscape designs for residential and commercial properties.
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Installed plants, trees, and shrubs according to design specifications.
Bar Manager / Bartender
J. Murphys
Cold Spring, NY
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Responsible for ordering and keeping track of inventory.
- Created all seasonal menus.
- Performed all opening and closing procedures for the day.
Food and Beverage Director
Salem Golf Club
North Salem, NY
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Optimized labor costs with strategic staffing adjustments
- Coordinated weddings and events.
- Managed Inventory and ordering supplies.
- Hiring and training the staff.
- Developed seasonal menus and maintained brand consistency.
- Stayed current with industry and culinary trends.
Manager/ Server
Palace Diner
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Completed daily procedural checklists-communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
- Managed takeout services, cash handling, seating, and oversaw servers/kitchen staff.
- Trained staff on food service quality and guest rapport
General Manager
Beacon Hotel
Beacon, NY
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversaw hotel and restaurant operations.
- Managed menu design, food, and wine pairing.
- Enhanced offerings through market and trend analysis.
Education
Regents Graduate -
Beacon High School
Beacon, NYSkills
- Menu design
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
Certification
- Certified CMAA Manager for PGA Golf Courses
- First Aid
CPR
AED
Timeline
Landacaper
Southern Dutchess Lawn Care
03.2026 - Current
Bar Manager / Bartender
J. Murphys
12.2023 - 01.2026
Food and Beverage Director
Salem Golf Club
03.2022 - 12.2023
Manager/ Server
Palace Diner
11.2019 - 03.2022
General Manager
Beacon Hotel
04.2018 - 11.2019
Regents Graduate -
Beacon High School