Michael Maginot
Evanston,IL
Summary
I have over 10 years experience working in restaurants, all in various positions from dishwasher to manager.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Crosby's Kitchen Niles
Niles, IL
02.2026 - Current
- Maintain inventory levels by regularly assessing stock and placing timely orders.
- Implement staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and service skills.
- Monitor bar cleanliness and organization to comply with health regulations consistently.
- Coordinate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure quality products.
- FOH Scheduling
Server, Bartender, Keyholder
Crosby's Kitchen Niles
Niles, IL
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Provide excellent customer service
- Knowledgeable to the full extent of the food and drink menu
- Help the rest of the team as much as possible
- Nightly emails including the sales, labor costs, and comps
- Making nightly cash deposits/handling all money for the day
- Updating employees hours and tips for the day
- Streamline communication between BOH and FOH
- Pushing our team to exceed service standards and be aware of all food and drink specials
- Table touches with the guests to ensure they are having the best experience possible
- Closing and opening responsibilities
- American Scratch Kitchen - part of 4Star Restaurant Group
- Contact: Melissa Berrios - 70852323015
Manager
Grandpa's Place
Glenview, IL
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Engage in daily staff meetings to facilitate communication across the team
- Hire and training staff so employees are confident they know the full extent of their job
- Scheduling
- Oversee daily operations of the restaurant and bar
- Oversee private events up to 100 people
- Ensure that vendors fulfill the restaurants orders and are paid on a timely fashion
- Ensuring the entire staff does their job to the best of their ability according to the restaurant's needs
- Market and promote via social media
- Enter transactions and deposits into quickbooks
- Opening and closing responsibilities
- Family owned Irish pub
- Contact: Scott Thomson - 7733396730
Education
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy, Economics, And Political Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2019
Culinary Certificate - Culinary
Kendall College
IL06-2026
Skills
- Team building skills
- Leadership
- Hardworking
- Communication
- Customer Service
Timeline
Bar Manager
Crosby's Kitchen Niles
02.2026 - Current
Server, Bartender, Keyholder
Crosby's Kitchen Niles
05.2024 - 02.2026
Manager
Grandpa's Place
05.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy, Economics, And Political Science
Western Washington University
Culinary Certificate - Culinary
Kendall College
Awards
Employee of the year, 2024-05-01, 2024-12-01, Crosby's Kitchen Niles, Was awarded with employee of the year by corporate and upper management