Michael Garguilo
Brigantine,NJ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Martorano's | Caesars Entertainment
Atlantic City, NJ
10.2019 - 09.2021
- General Manager of fine dining Italian American restaurant and nightclub Martorano's
- Responsible for overseeing the financial success of a 4mil+ a year operation
- Oversee an award winning wine list and beverage program from ordering to operations
- Responsible for leading craft cocktail and wine education training for all staff
- Implemented and managed casino wide to-go ordering system for 14 dining outlets
- Assisted on cocktail and wine menus throughout the building
Restaurant General Manager
Amada | Ocean Resort Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Led the opening of James Beard Award winner and Iron Chef Jose Garces flagship and casino fine dinning restaurant
- Responsible for all aspects of the restaurant including full P&L line item management and financial profitability
- Built the beverage program to include award-winning all Spanish wine list and craft cocktail program
- Trained staff of 50 plus employees across all FOH positions
- Established inventory system for building to include SKU and bin numbers across all outlets
Multi - Unit Restaurant Beverage Manager
Buddakan & Continental | STARR Restaurants
Atlantic City , NJ
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the overall operations of a dual restaurant property with gross sales of $6 million a year
- Oversaw the beverage programs for two separate restaurant concepts; one fine dining and one casual
- Authorized both wine and cocktail menus consisting of over 150+ total wine placements and corporate compliance mandates
- Managed costs for revolving inventory totaling 125k
Server, Bartender, Manager
STARR Restaurants
Atlantic City & Miami
10.2010 - 02.2016
- Server and Bartender at Continental Atlantic City from 2010 to 2015 when I relocated to Florida
- Server at Steak 954 in Fort Lauderdale for 6 months
- Promoted to manager for restaurant opening at Continental Miami
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Stockton University
Atlantic City, NJSkills
- Certified Introductory Level 1 Sommelier
- Serve Safe Certified
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Martorano's | Caesars Entertainment
10.2019 - 09.2021
Restaurant General Manager
Amada | Ocean Resort Casino
07.2018 - 09.2019
Multi - Unit Restaurant Beverage Manager
Buddakan & Continental | STARR Restaurants
02.2016 - 06.2018
Server, Bartender, Manager
STARR Restaurants
10.2010 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Stockton University