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MICHAEL WESTON

Summary

Dedicated, customer-focused restaurant professional delivering exceptional service and upholding high quality standards. Collaborative team player with strong multitasking skills, quick learner, and adaptable nature thriving in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in maintaining customer satisfaction and exceeding corporate expectations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

EAT.
06.2021 - 04.2025
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • As a working manager filled in when necessary, hosting, bussing, and taking tables
  • Opening, closing, and finalizing daily paperwork/sales and report to owner

Dining Guide/ Floor Manager

BLACKOUT
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Dining In The Dark
  • Utilize NVG's to deliver best guest experience possible
  • Oversee floor and assist when needed
  • Help build infrastructure of a one of a kind dining experience
  • Employee of the month - January 2019
  • Consistently top 3 with 5 star social media reviews
  • Dining In The Dark

Server/ Trainer

BONEFISH GRILL
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Consistently requested to serve reserved corporate parties of 10 or more (Banquet Rooms)
  • Train new hires on company S.O.S. and company standards
  • Check server sidework at the end of shift. Ie : closing server
  • Employee of the month - October 2015

Barback/ Bartender

SUNCOAST HOTEL/ CASINO
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Ensure guests as well cocktail servers were served in a timely manner
  • Stock and face the bar with daily order
  • Receive bank and relieve bartenders when necessary

Server/ Trainer

HASH HOUSE a GO GO
08.2010 - 12.2013
  • Uphold M Resort 4 Star service standards
  • Opened restaurant daily for management/ Train new hires
  • Assist other team members while running a 6 table station

Server/ Shift Leader

Lucille's BBQ
01.1999 - 03.2009

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.1999 - 03.2009

Busser

Cheesecake Factory
01.1999 - 03.2009

Education

Associate of Arts -

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Coaching individuals
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Budget control
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Task delegation
  • Shift scheduling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Product management
  • Employee onboarding
  • Inventory management

Previous Work Experience

  • Server/Shift Leader, Lucille's BBQ
  • Server, Outback Steakhouse
  • Busser, Cheesecake Factory

Timeline

Manager

EAT.
06.2021 - 04.2025

Dining Guide/ Floor Manager

BLACKOUT
07.2017 - 03.2020

Server/ Trainer

BONEFISH GRILL
09.2014 - 08.2017

Barback/ Bartender

SUNCOAST HOTEL/ CASINO
01.2014 - 03.2016

Server/ Trainer

HASH HOUSE a GO GO
08.2010 - 12.2013

Server/ Shift Leader

Lucille's BBQ
01.1999 - 03.2009

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.1999 - 03.2009

Busser

Cheesecake Factory
01.1999 - 03.2009

Associate of Arts -

San Diego Mesa College
MICHAEL WESTON