Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Michael Ulloa

Michael Ulloa

Islip Terrace,NY

Summary

Highly proactive manager with 20 years of experience in team leadership in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Background includes sales, management and front and back-of-the-house operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Ruths Chris Steakhouse
Melville, NY
2022.03 - Current
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.

Restaurant Manager

Argyle Grill & Tavern
Babylon, NY
09.2012 - 02.2022

Monitored and maintained overall operations of business.
Set standards, increased customer service expectations.
Help create new and innovative menus.
Increased catering revenue.
Complied with all health code standards.
Help create training material for all positions.
Exceeded overall dining experience for all guests.

General Manager

All American Bar & Steakhouse
Las Vegas, NV
09.2010 - 07.2012
Responsible for overall operations of restaurant.
Monthly P & L accountability.
Held staff accountable for rules and regulations of the company.
Ensured restaurant was up to par on health code standards.
Ran 17-18% liquor cost.
Increased check average by $2.00 per person.
Ability to teach and train staff up selling techniques. 
Ensured that every guests dining experience was above their expectations.
Specialized in steaks and chops, we dry aged our steaks for 21 days.
Set total service records for Q3 in every category (6 in all).
Scored 100% on Avero core training test.
Scored Role Model in Legendary Leadership Class(highest score possible).

Assistant General Manager

Todd English Pub
Las Vegas, NV
01.2010 - 08.2010
Was part of the opening and overall training of the entire FOH staff.
Was the department head for servers, bussers, and runners.
Well versed with Avero software.
Responsible for all programming for Infogenesis POS system.
Monitored and maintained an 18-20% labor cost.
Responsible for scheduling for entire FOH staff.
Ensured customer satisfaction and performed table touches.

Restaurant Manager/lead server

Rumjungle
Las Vegas, NV
03.1999 - 08.2009
Responsible for overlooking the performance and job duties of other food servers during and the end of each shift.
Continuously possessing a manner that demonstrates teamwork, dependability, and ability to embrace an ever changing environment.
Efficiently and effectively supported all staff members in providing an organized establishment.

Food Server

Tao Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
04.2008 - 05.2009
Assisted guests with menu selections, as well as suggesting what items would be most appealing to their appetite.
Encouraged guests to add on menu offerings to increase sales and profitability for the company.
Upsold wine, sake, and alcoholic beverages.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

East Islip High School
Islip Terrace, NY
1992

Skills

  • Service-oriented
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Staff scheduling
  • Food service background
  • Strong work ethic
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Proven cost-control expert
  • Trained in performance and wage reviews

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Ruths Chris Steakhouse
2022.03 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Argyle Grill & Tavern
09.2012 - 02.2022

General Manager

All American Bar & Steakhouse
09.2010 - 07.2012

Assistant General Manager

Todd English Pub
01.2010 - 08.2010

Food Server

Tao Restaurant
04.2008 - 05.2009

Restaurant Manager/lead server

Rumjungle
03.1999 - 08.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

East Islip High School
Michael Ulloa