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Michael Ronne

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced Culinary and Hospitality expert encompassing: Yacht and Private Chef, Sommelier and Server within both local and prestigious channels

  • Provide exemplary business/customer service to all aspects of B2B/B2C relations
  • Highly focused, detail-oriented whilst working exceptionally well under pressure
  • Exceptional communicator , leveraging high energy and dedication leading to positive guest relations
  • Cross-functional expertise, managing: Culinary, Serving, and Wine edification

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Cote Steakhouse
Las Vegas, NV
09.2025 - Current
  • Led service team to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that exceed guest expectations.
  • Anticipated and addressed guests' needs while maintaining Michelin standards during service.
  • Provided personalized menu recommendations based on guests' dietary preferences and restrictions.

Server/Sommelier

Mott 32
Las Vegas, NV
03.2023 - 09.2025
  • Sommelier shift :Presented guests with wine lists, upselling higher-end bottles by proposing several options in various price ranges, updating wine list and wine inventory.
  • Lead server in the main dining room, private BEO’s , working one on one with a server assistant to ensure guests satisfaction

Server/Sommelier

Eddie V's Prime Seafood & Steaks
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Lead server
  • Sommelier
  • Suggest wine pairings
  • Trained on Krowd

Server/Sommelier

Hell's Kitchen , Gordon Ramsey, Caesars palace cas
Las Vegas, NV
12.2017 - 04.2022
  • Lead Server for BEOs (Private parties)
  • Sommelier
  • Suggest the appropriate wine pairings
  • Help the guest selecting a bottle of wine according to their tastes and food ordered
  • Trained on InfoGenesis

Selected contributions / Achievements

  • One of the top seller by check average
  • Number one on upsells

Lead Captain/Sommelier

Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Paris Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
09.2013 - 10.2017
  • Monitor dining floor to ensure optimal guest experiences
  • Assist individual servers to aide in performance stimulation
  • Appropriately suggest and influence patrons in choosing Eiffel's most sought after/spoken about menu items, generating high volume sales

Selected Contributions/Achievements

  • Top seller and best check average beginning one month after onboarding
  • Promoted Lead Captain

Lead Server

Giada , Cromwell Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Responsible for training all onboarding server staff to adhere to Giada standards, while educating on guest service expectations
  • Managed closing duties, including items and prep for the next day
  • Answered customer inquiries and assisted in resolving any issues promptly

Selected Contributions/Achievements

  • Promoted lead server

Server/Sommelier

The Grateful Palate
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2009 - 2013
  • Assisted guests with menu suggestions based on previous experiences
  • Wine preparation through tastings, education and training
  • Inventory prep, including wine of the day, as well as order handling for wine products

Selected Contributions /Achievements

  • Developed daily/weekly wine lists
  • Training of all onboarding staff with POS and wine knowledge

Private Chef

Yachting , Multi chartered Yacht Expeditions
Worldwide Destinations
2000 - 2009
  • Responsible for Culinary dining of up to 25 guests during any given charter
  • Management of F&B inventories
  • French and classic European Cuisine with an emphasis on dish presentations
  • Organization and Management for all guest shore dining excursions

Selected contributions/Achievements

  • Supervision of service team, 6-12 crew staff

Yachting Ventures

M/Y AUDACIA -60 meter Chartered Yacht

M/Y GRIFF 30 Meter Private Yacht

M/V TURMOIL 70 Meter Chartered Yacht

M/Y APOGEE 80 Meter Chartered Yacht

M/Y ABSINTHE 67 Meter Chartered Yacht

S/Y VICTORIA OF STRATHEARN 40 Meter Yacht

S/S DELPHINE 87 Meter Chartered Yacht

Education

Certified Sommelier 2nd Level -

The Court of Master Sommelier
01-2010

Associate of Science - Biology

Lycée Jean Paul Sartre
Lyon, France
01-1999

Timeline

Lead Server

Cote Steakhouse
09.2025 - Current

Server/Sommelier

Mott 32
03.2023 - 09.2025

Server/Sommelier

Eddie V's Prime Seafood & Steaks
04.2022 - 01.2023

Server/Sommelier

Hell's Kitchen , Gordon Ramsey, Caesars palace cas
12.2017 - 04.2022

Lead Captain/Sommelier

Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Paris Hotel & Casino
09.2013 - 10.2017

Lead Server

Giada , Cromwell Hotel and Casino
03.2013 - 09.2013

Server/Sommelier

The Grateful Palate
2009 - 2013

Private Chef

Yachting , Multi chartered Yacht Expeditions
2000 - 2009

Certified Sommelier 2nd Level -

The Court of Master Sommelier

Associate of Science - Biology

Lycée Jean Paul Sartre
Michael Ronne