Michaela Butler

In addition to previous jobs:

• Very practiced performing table-side presentations including flambéed desserts & steak carving
• Skilled in pairing wine selections with a variety of dishes and taste profiles
• Proficient in upselling menu items in a tasteful way by reading the guest
• Led execution of four-course banquet events as lead banquet server
• Trained in using compelling words to describe menu items and specials in an enticing way to the guest
• Vigilant with table maintenance, crumbing, and table marking
• Knowledgeable in different cuts of beef and the details/marbling structure of each cut
• Educated on the process and details of dry aged beef
• Became experienced with Toast serving software

In addition to previous job:

• Worked under New Orleans native Chef Doug Rouen, learning about and serving Louisiana cuisine
• Knowledgeable of different types of fish and seafood dishes and how to describe them

• Developed a solid foundation of serving skills and great customer service
• Learned a base knowledge of liquor/cocktails and bartending skills
• Gained experience working banquets/large holiday events
• Learned about different wines and proper wine presentation
• Became experienced with Micros and Aloha serving software