Michael Christman
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly driven General Manager with proven leadership skills. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members in fast-paced environments. Committed to building strong positive team cultures that encourage innovation, openness and results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sycamore Golf Club
Macedon, New York
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Oversaw business operations, staff management, and daily activities of the restaurant.
- Directed and coordinated efforts with department heads, including director of golf, head chef, events coordinator, and restaurant management team.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including environmental regulations and liquor licensing
- Managed hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions for restaurant staff.
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Links at Greystone
Walworth, Ny
03.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed daily bar and restaurant operations while consistently maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, and compliance.
- Managed liquor inventory and front of house ordering.
- Recorded financial transactions, including cash receipts, credit card payments, and deposits to maintain accurate financial oversight.
- Created and enforced service standards, policies, and procedures to enhance customer satisfaction and support employee development.
Banquet Manager/Server Trainer
Shadow Lake Golf and Restaurant
Penfield, New York
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Managed and trained banquet/restaurant staff on service standards, procedures, and company policies.
- Liaised with kitchen staff to ensure timely/accurate food service during events and restaurants operations.
- Participated in weekly management meetings in order to provide updates on current and future projects related to banquets.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served and resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
SUNY At Brockport
Brockport, NY 08.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Communications
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY 08.2001 - 06.2003
Skills
- Liquor compliance
- POS systems
- Inventory control
- Budget management
- Restaurant operations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Training and coaching
- Staff scheduling
- Financial reconciliation
- Customer focus
- Cross-functional team management
- Staff development
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Affiliations
- Board 60 (IAABO) Certified Varsity Boys Basketball Official (Section V)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Sycamore Golf Club
06.2025 - 04.2026
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Links at Greystone
03.2021 - 06.2025
Banquet Manager/Server Trainer
Shadow Lake Golf and Restaurant
01.2012 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications
SUNY At Brockport
08.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Communications
Monroe Community College
08.2001 - 06.2003