MICHAEL MONTIEL
Portland,OR
Summary
Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
The Porter Portland
Portland, OR
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered attentive table and bar service, maintaining polished guest experiences across high-volume dining periods.
- Prepared classic cocktails, beer, and wine orders accurately while following beverage recipes and portion standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen and support staff to time food delivery, resolve service delays, and maintain smooth workflow.
- Trained new service staff on POS operations, order accuracy, and hospitality expectations.
Bartender
Different Point Of View @ Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Providing classic and crafted cocktails for guests. Maintain all bar inventory and equipment.
- Always striving to deliver a memorable guest experience. From detailed menu presentations to cocktail and wine pairings. Looking for opportunities to increase total check average.
Banquet Server/Bartender
The W Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed buffet lines and beverage service for events hosting 100+ guests.
- Performed daily quality checks on food and beverages for multiple simultaneous events 100+ guests each shift.
Server
The Phoenician Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Bartender and server for report high volume golf course restaurant.
- Assist with training of new team members.
- Assist with setup and execution of banquet events of up to 1500 guests.
Lead Server/Bartender
ORANGE SKY @ Talking Stick Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2010 - 04.2021
- Crafting customized cocktails and wine pairings, providing detailed menu presentations in a high-volume restaurant.
- Performed daily check out for team of 20. Trained new staff on menu knowledge, steps of service and POS.
Education
Communication
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZMusic
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZArizona Real Estate License - undefined
Arizona School Of Real Estate And Business
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Managed guest service standards across high-volume shifts
- Maintained strong communication to coordinate service and resolve concerns
- Processed transactions efficiently using POS systems
- Applied wine knowledge to support informed beverage recommendations
- Advised on food pairings to improve guest dining experience
- Created cocktails with mixology knowledge and consistency
- Monitored inventory levels to support accurate stock control
Timeline
Bartender/Server
The Porter Portland
06.2026 - Current
Bartender
Different Point Of View @ Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs
08.2025 - 05.2026
Banquet Server/Bartender
The W Scottsdale
11.2022 - 06.2025
Server
The Phoenician Resort
05.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Server/Bartender
ORANGE SKY @ Talking Stick Resort
05.2010 - 04.2021
Arizona Real Estate License - undefined
Arizona School Of Real Estate And Business
Music
South Mountain Community College
Communication
Mesa Community College