Michael Spoto
Stratford,CT
Summary
Dedicated server with exceptional customer service skills. Known for enhancing guest engagement and ensuring order accuracy, contributing to a positive dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Bloomin' Brands
Orange, CT
11.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery to tables.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and daily specials, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Enhanced serving & Time management skills utilizing new service model rollout.
Paraprofessional
Delta T Group
Bridgeport, CT
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented individualized education plans to enhance student engagement and performance.
- Monitored student behavior and provided immediate feedback to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and adapt lesson materials tailored to student abilities.
Server
Cracker Barrel
Milford, CT
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and daily specials, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Supported team members during peak hours, improving overall service efficiency.
Kitchen Aide
Bridgeport Nutrition Center
Bridgeport, CT
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared and assembled nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and storage areas to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and portioning ingredients for daily service.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely reordering of kitchen supplies.
Busser
Joey C's Boathouse
Stratford, CT
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted servers by promptly clearing tables and resetting for new customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies as needed during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bullard Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT06-2023
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Safe food handling
- Food running
- High volume dining
- Service prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Sales techniques
- Order accuracy
- Supply restocking
- Quality control
- Food safety practices
- Table bussing
- Suggestive selling
- Guest relations management
- Point of sale operation
- Dining area maintenance
- Allergy awareness
- Tableside etiquette
- Item promotion
Timeline
Server
Bloomin' Brands
11.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Delta T Group
02.2025 - 02.2026
Server
Cracker Barrel
03.2024 - 02.2025
Kitchen Aide
Bridgeport Nutrition Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Busser
Joey C's Boathouse
04.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Bullard Havens Technical High School