Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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MICHAELLA ANNE YEPES

LOUISVILLE,KY

Summary

Hospitality professional with over six years of experience in fine dining, upscale casual dining, and hotel guest services. Demonstrated success in enhancing guest experiences and driving sales through extensive menu and beverage knowledge. Skilled in fine dining service, hotel operations, and team training while upholding the highest standards of hospitality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SERVER

Porch Kitchen & Bar
Louisville, KY
08.2024 - Current
  • Delivered elevated casual dining service, ensuring guest satisfaction and efficiency during high-volume periods.
  • Demonstrated a strong sense of teamwork by collaborating closely with bar and kitchen staff to ensure

smooth service and accurate timing of courses.

  • Operated POS systems with precision to input detailed guest orders, process payments, and coordinate

large-party arrangements in a high-volume environment.

CAPTAIN SERVER

Vincenzo's
Louisville, KY
01.2023 - Current
  • Leveraged extensive wine list and food menu knowledge to guide guests in pairing selections, promoting premium items and enhancing dining experience.
  • Acknowledged for professionalism and thorough knowledge of guest relations, fostering high guest return rates.
  • Provided upscale service in fine dining setting, maintaining station cleanliness and setup to elevate guest experience.

SERVER

Toki Hibachi and Sushi Bar
Decatur, IL
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated multiple tables and complex orders in fast-paced environment, enhancing service efficiency.
  • Delivered energetic, interactive hibachi service, elevating guest satisfaction.
  • Ensured food quality and compliance with company standards and health regulations, maintaining high safety standards.

SHIFT LEADER

Panda Express Restaurant Group
Springfield, IL
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Trained and mentored team members, improving order accuracy and speed of service while enhancing team collaboration.
  • Supervised daily shift operations, consistently meeting operational targets through efficient teamwork and independent execution.
  • Collaborated with management to support consistent sales growth and achieve operational targets through effective team initiatives.

Education

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY
05-2023

Skills

  • Fine dining & Hospitality Professional
  • Upselling & Sales
  • Menu & Pairing Knowledge
  • POS System
  • Guest relations
  • Attention to detail
  • Private Dining Events
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • TIPS On-Premise Alcohol Server Training

Timeline

SERVER

Porch Kitchen & Bar
08.2024 - Current

CAPTAIN SERVER

Vincenzo's
01.2023 - Current

SERVER

Toki Hibachi and Sushi Bar
06.2022 - 01.2023

SHIFT LEADER

Panda Express Restaurant Group
06.2021 - 05.2022

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -

Jefferson Community and Technical College
MICHAELLA ANNE YEPES